LifeSpan Technologies, announces the availability of its second White Paper that describes a simple four step process, allowing repair and replacement bridge projects to be based on risk priorities and precise engineering data.
If Congress were to implement this proposed process, bridge cost savings at the federal and the state level could be in excess of thirty percent. Federally mandated visual inspection techniques have been used on bridges for over 35 years. The Federal Highway Administration acknowledges that the visual process produces results that are subjective, highly variable and not sufficiently reliable for optimal long-term bridge management. Because of the inherent variability, allowing visual inspection assessments to control bridge repair and replacement projects can lead to significant unnecessary expense.
"Our proposed process, calling for the use of proven condition assessment technologies, can easily provide billions of dollars in savings," commented Peter Vanderzee, CEO of LifeSpan Technologies. "In this era of severely limited federal and state funding, we are convinced that every bridge classified as structurally deficient, or that has a sufficiency rating less than fifty (the threshold for replacement), should have a technically appropriate advanced condition assessment solution deployed prior to repair or replacement funding authorization."
Adopting advanced condition assessment technologies is the most effective means for DOTs, railroads, toll roads, counties, cities and other bridge owners to gather the crucial information on structurally deficient bridges to more accurately diagnose deficiencies, define safe operating parameters, and objectively plan/prioritize repair projects. Advanced bridge monitoring systems can help keep the traveling public safe and provide information which can be used to optimize long-term bridge management.
The White Paper can be ordered by emailing whitepaper@lifespantechnologies.com
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