Bridge Inspection Prioritisation
We are exploring whether inspection intervals for road bridges and culverts could be set from evidence of deterioration rather than a fixed calendar.
Keywords
- Tags: Prioritisation
- Tags: Asset management
- Tags: Early stage
- Stage: Idea
- Type: Not yet determined
- Sector: Transport
- Language: English
How does our product work?
Nothing is built. At this stage we are assessing whether our condition records are complete and consistent enough to support any model at all, which is not yet established.
This entry exists so that the idea is visible while it is still an idea, and can be challenged before anyone commits to it.
Overview
Every structure is currently inspected on the same fixed cycle regardless of its age, material or the traffic it carries. That means some structures are inspected more often than the evidence warrants and others less.
Any change here affects public safety directly, so the bar for proceeding is high and includes independent engineering review. If the data proves inadequate, the honest outcome is to stop.