ABSTRACT
During the implementation of asset management strategies, maintenance actions are required in order to keep assets at a desired performance level. It is verified that there is a large disparity in Europe regarding the way performance indicators are quantified and how performance goals are specified. Therefore, COST TU 1406 Action aims to bring together both research and practicing community in order to accelerate the establishment of a European guideline in this subject. This paper presents the structure and basic ideas for the development of a guideline document incorporating different aspects of bridge performance goals, which may vary according to technical, environmental, economic and social factors. It discusses the need for agencies to measure bridge performance against objectives on structure and network level.
