Efficient Bridge Management System: A Comprehensive Approach for Sustainability of Bridge

Abstract

Introduction: In order to facilitate the movement of people and products, bridges are important parts of a country's infrastructure. For these assets to remain functioning and safe over time, sustainable maintenance and management are essential. The assessment, maintenance, and repair of bridges are all optimized thorough Bridge Management System (BMS).

Objectives: Assessing the bridge type then performing the general inventory and condition assessment of bridge.

Methods: Assessing the bridge type according to IRC Code Books. Then performing the general inventory of bridge components which is done through measurements and noting the components numbers and types. In the final stage noting the condition of each component of bridge and making the remarks accordingly.

Results: For the long-term management of bridge infrastructure, an effective bridge management system is required. BMS enables governments and organizations to make decisions, prioritize maintenance efforts, and increase the lifespan of crucial bridges by applying data-driven methodologies, ultimately resulting in safer and more dependable transportation networks with a lower environmental effect.

Conclusions: BMS has features that improve decision-making procedures for bridge maintenance and repair. Key components of this system include Condition Assessment, Risk Assessment, Maintenance Planning.