For specific responsibilities for movable bridges, refer to the specific operation, inspection, and maintenance manual oim. Doing business manuals and guides illinois department of. Continuous spans, on the other hand, need a jacking system to raise all the beams at all ends at the same time and height. Use our model number locator tool, or download our engine numbering system fact sheet. This manual is intended to be a guide for engineers working on bridge design projects for the wvdoh. Approved suppliers for fabricated structural metals products pdf updated february 2019. Chapter 1 introduction pdf chapter 2 asset management pdf chapter 3 field guide introduction pdf chapter 4 field guide deck pdf chapter 5 field guide joints pdf chapter 6 field guide superstructure and bearings pdf chapter 7 field guide substructure pdf. Create flow chart phase ii and iii 3 by 4 sheetansi e. Fundamentals of bridge maintenance nhi107a teaches the participant the fundamental aspects of an effective bridge maintenance program. Structure maintenance and investigations is responsible for managing the departments transportation structures. Maintaining californias bridges caltrans bridge inspectors are responsible for maintaining the safety and integrity of over 24000 bridges owned by the state of california and californias local government agencies. It provides policies, procedures and methods for developing and documenting the design process. It includes techniques, procedures and current technology and supersedes the previous 1991 edition. Lrfd bridge design manual bdm bridge detail manual.
Traffic control procedures are employed at work sites to. The manual can be downloaded free of charge from vicroads website. Bridge maintenance programs were developed at the district or county level based on local experience, history, funding availability and workforce capability. The washington state bridge inspection manual wsbim has been developed to provide specific guidance, offer needed technical details, and serve as an information source to both state and local agency staff related to and involved with bridge inspections within the state of washington.
Chapter 1 introduction pdf chapter 2 asset management pdf chapter 3 field guide introduction pdf chapter 4. Refer to the examples below to input the correct model number format for your product in the 3step manuals search form. This manual was originally printed in 1997, and was distributed for a workshop on bridge. Bridge owners have taken advantage of the flexibilities in the hbp and have maintained their inventory in good to fair condition under. Budgetary limitations, volumes and types of traffic, local conditions and other. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official. Office of maintenance structure operations bridge inspection bridge maintenance reference manual. Maintenance and inspection at the local bridges conference. Many of the manuals listed on this page are living documents, meaning changes and updates will be made to them periodically.
This responsibility includes periodic inspection of existing devices and conditions throughout the construction and maintenance project for compliance with the standards, manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd. If there is no operation and maintenance manual, the inspection of a. September 10, 2018 purpose the maintenance operations manual has been revised to reflect a policy memo regarding the need to report bridge maintenance activities and to clarify what needs to be reported, how and by whom. Simplifying bridge expansion joint design and maintenance. Fhwa manual for repair and retrofit of fatigue cracks in steel bridges. Bridge manuals colorado department of transportation. Office of bridges and structures bridge inspection manual. Table a1 3 actions from the aashto maintenance manual.
Defective post tensioning grout assessment guidelines. Chapter xi superstructure maintenance procedures page xi2 bridge maintenance training reference manual simple span bridges may be lifted on one side of the span at a time. Number of bridge maintenance engineers in the workforce of three types of. The substructure may be composed of abutments, piers, footings, piling, columns, stems or walls, shafts, caps, and bridge seats. Bridge preservation guide maintaining a resilient infrastructure to preserve mobility. Accordingly the design and maintenance of bridge hardware requires careful consideration of initial. Guidelines for best practice bridge inspection and maintenance. Home support user community obtaining support documentation repair manuals repair manuals obtaining support documentation. Module 1 introduction to bridge maintenance explains the importance of a balanced bridge maintenance program and the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities of a bridge maintenance unit. Therefore, if you would like to be notified of changes or updates to manuals on this page, simply click subscribe. Bridge maintenance bridge construction and rehabilitation projects are complicated by the environmental sensitivities of working in riparian areas, including restricted work times to accommodate spawning periods of various aquatic species. Nps bridge owners maintenance manual federal lands highway bridge may 2014 version 1. This manual is issued to secure, so far as possible, uniformity of practice and procedure in methods developed by experience.
With proper installation, application of correct operating procedures, and practicing the recommended maintenance suggestions you will be assured of the maximum service from your bridge crane. First published in 2002 then revised in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Aashto maintenance manual for roadways and bridges 4th edition this manual is intended for those early in their career in radway and bridge maintenance and will assist in understanding the various processes, methods, and materials that are applied to maintain bridge and highway systems effectively, aashto maintenance manual for roadways and bridges. A copy of the operation and maintenance manual should be scanned into the central database. Unless specifically associated with timber bridges, components in steel and concrete will be covered in the. Belzona is a fast curing two part polyurethane resin designed for fast repair of rubber components that provides protection against. This manual is intended to provide guidance for decisions in the bridge project process, to document or reference. This manual provides guidance to state and local bridge forces on maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, and restoring stone arch bridges. Timber bridge maintenance manual this manual covers maintenance activities applicable to the various components of bridges which have been constructed either fully or partially using timber materials. Appendix a information on bridge maintenance programs. Bridge inspection and maintenance manual waka kotahi nz. The bridge maintenance manual is published solely to provide information and guidance to bridge maintenance personnel when repairing bridges in the state of iowa. Bridge maintenance manual institute for transportation. Rehabilitation of a historic bridge must be undertaken in accordance with the.
Bridge maintenance training reference manual simple span bridges may be lifted on one side. Previously, this document was titled vicroads bridge maintenance repair and strengthening guidelines. The bridge cranes described in this manual are intended for indoor service. This bridge design manual was prepared by siteblauvelt engineers, inc. Maintenance operations m 5101 chapter 5 maintenance of. Major structures for maintenance purposes, major structures are identified as those bridges included in the bridge list m 2309. Bridge inspection program manager duties and responsibilities. Road maintenance panels were launched to facilitate cooperation between interested parties, to grasp and share the current issues, and to assist with creating effective measures for aging. General inspection for damage that might have been caused by impact. Maintenance personnel have the primary duty of carrying out the departments.
The purpose of this manual is to describe and introduce standard repair methods against defects commonly found in bridges owned and managed by mpwt ministry of public work and. Aashto maintenance manual for roadways and bridges. This might include damage to the ends of the bridge from maintenance or other vehicles or, in the case of a bridge spanning a body of water, damage to the underside or bottom chords from vessel. The intent of this manual is to serve as an operations manual for the collection, processing. The maintenance manual chapters are provided in portable document format pdf. Bridge inspection manual 12 txdot 032020 chapter 1 introduction section 1 about this manual section 1 about this manual purpose this manual provides policy for bridge inspection personnel, provides a reference for consultants, and helps to ensure consistency in bridge inspection, rating, and evaluation. Bridge hardware has a shorter life and requires more maintenance than the principal components.
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