ABSTRACT
The New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI) has recently completed the implementation of their bridge management system (BMS). The system is an advanced customized-off-the-shelf (COTS) BMS that is designed to manage the assets thoroughly, including inventory, inspection, modelling, forecasting, prioritizing, and budgeting. The BMS will be used to manage over 6,100 structures consisting of bridges, bridge-sized culverts, retaining walls, wharfs, sea walls, sign structures, and minor culverts. A massive amount of legacy data had to be loaded, and several existing Department processes were added as links in the new BMS. Province-specific customization was required for deterioration, treatment, and cost models appropriate for local conditions, structure elements, materials, environment, and repair practices. This paper should be of interest to agencies considering implementing a bridge management system.
