Challenge

A solution was needed that would allow the current Bridge Management System (BMS) within dTIMS so that the pavement management system (PMS) and the BMS would reside in the same system to enable ARDOT to move towards a more holistic approach to managing these important assets.

ARDOT uses InspectTech software for managing bridge inventory and condition data, and wanted to integrate the data and models into a strategic level tool to assist in resource allocation decisions to achieve strategic targets such as funding levels and/or service levels.

Solution

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) procured the services of Deighton Associates Limited to implement a bridge management system capable of producing preservation, rehabilitation and replacement recommendations on the state’s network of bridges.

Results

The ARDOT BMS was configured to analyze the network of bridges to recommend alternative preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement strategies. InspectTech inspection data was integrated and data is updated on a regular basis.