摘要: |
Bridge management practices of departments of transportation (DOTs) in three US states, Idaho, Michigan and Virginia, are reported. These DOTs are examples of the success that is possible for asset management practices applied to bridges and culverts. Idaho, Michigan and Virginia employ bridge man-agement practices that include four features: Measurement of performance of bridges and culverts with targets for performance. Work programs that respond to performance measurements and targets. Reporting to stakeholders on performance of bridges and culverts. Commitment within DOTS to preservation of existing assets. Idaho, Michigan and Virginia measure the performance of bridges and culverts using National Bridge Inventory (NBI) general condition ratings. Idaho reports network-level performance as the percentage of structures in good condition. Michigan and Virginia report the percentage of structures in fair or good condition. |