Bridge Preservation Guide: Maintaining a State of Good Repair Using Cost Effective Investment Strategies

2011PDFTech Reporthttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/preservation/guide/guide.pdfFHWA-HIF-11-042United StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationAhmad, Anwar S.United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridge TechnologyFederal Highway AdministrationBridge stewards and owners need to become more strategic by adopting and implementing systematic processes for bridge preservation as an integral component of their overall management of bridge assets. This guide provides bridge related definitions and corresponding commentaries, as well as the framework for a systematic approach to a preventive maintenance program. The goal is to provide guidance on bridge preservation. This guide does not create or confer any rights for or on any person or operate to bind the bridge owners or bridge operating agencies. Bridge owners or agencies may use an alternative approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. This guide is intended for Federal, State, and local bridge engineers, area engineers, bridge owners, and bridge preservation practitioners.79