Building Specific InventoriesBuilding Specific Inventories“How to”“How to”

David Watt O.L.S., O.L.I.P, C.E.T.David Watt O.L.S., O.L.I.P, C.E.T.wattd@ae.cawattd@ae.ca

Senior Asset Management SpecialistSenior Asset Management SpecialistAssociated EngineeringAssociated Engineering

Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview

�� Asset inventory tips and tricksAsset inventory tips and tricks

�� Why don’t we just buy software ?Why don’t we just buy software ?

�� Getting it together !Getting it together !�� Getting it together !Getting it together !

�� Where to startWhere to start

�� External resourcesExternal resources

�� Specific asset examplesSpecific asset examples

Remember Above All !Remember Above All !

�� Assets can depreciate, deflate and the amortization can Assets can depreciate, deflate and the amortization can be ACCOUNTED FOR in a linear fashionbe ACCOUNTED FOR in a linear fashion

�� Assets do not DETERIOTATE at uniform rate due to:Assets do not DETERIOTATE at uniform rate due to:�� Method of constructionMethod of construction

�� Environmental conditionsEnvironmental conditions

�� Load applied on themLoad applied on them

�� Preventative Maintenance !Preventative Maintenance !

�� Calvin could manage all of Canada’s infrastructure with Calvin could manage all of Canada’s infrastructure with little help !little help !

�� I know that off the top of my head I know that off the top of my head –– your successor your successor won’t !won’t !

Asset Inventory Asset Inventory “Tips and Tricks”“Tips and Tricks”

�� Keep it simple Keep it simple –– you will have to maintain you will have to maintain it !it !

�� Add detail later as the Add detail later as the business need business need arises.arises.arises.arises.

�� Identify every asset uniquelyIdentify every asset uniquely

�� Identify the relative location of every assetIdentify the relative location of every asset

�� Always look for existing information before Always look for existing information before building your own !building your own !

Asset Inventory Asset Inventory “Tips and Tricks” (cont)“Tips and Tricks” (cont)

�� Nothing will ever be perfect Nothing will ever be perfect –– get used to get used to it !it !

�� Overall success is a collection of Overall success is a collection of smallsmallsuccesses.successes.successes.successes.

�� Focus and accountability on one “thing” or Focus and accountability on one “thing” or one asset class at a time.one asset class at a time.

Asset Inventory Asset Inventory “Tips and Tricks” (cont)“Tips and Tricks” (cont)

�� Define the update and maintenance Define the update and maintenance procedure before the inventory build !procedure before the inventory build !

�� Form a team with asset maintainersForm a team with asset maintainers

�� Expand and add detail as requiredExpand and add detail as required

CommitmentCommitment

Realize the commitment involved in not just Realize the commitment involved in not just

building the inventory building the inventory

but but maintaining the inventorymaintaining the inventorybut but maintaining the inventorymaintaining the inventory

The commitment involvesThe commitment involves

All Staff, All the timeAll Staff, All the time

Why Asset InventoriesWhy Asset InventoriesTypically Fail !Typically Fail !

�� Value to users not stressed at the outsetValue to users not stressed at the outset

�� Too much data or too much detailToo much data or too much detail

�� Functional need before asset build is not Functional need before asset build is not stressedstressedstressedstressed

�� Communication Communication –– operations and finance ?operations and finance ?

�� Stressing large vs small functional successesStressing large vs small functional successes

�� Information upkeep after the project Information upkeep after the project –– the the “new normal”“new normal”

Let’s just buy some software !Let’s just buy some software !

�� What if the rules change and the What if the rules change and the software doesn’t ?software doesn’t ?

�� Protect Protect Your InformationYour Information

�� Beware of “black boxes”Beware of “black boxes”

�� No one system or piece of software will No one system or piece of software will fulfill all municipal data requirementsfulfill all municipal data requirements

�� Implementation Cost = 3 X Software CostImplementation Cost = 3 X Software Cost

Let’s just buy some software !Let’s just buy some software !

�� Many systems are failing to deliver on promisesMany systems are failing to deliver on promises

�� Research, research and more research on the “happy Research, research and more research on the “happy customer base”customer base”

Learning curveLearning curve�� Learning curveLearning curve

�� Staff requirements to keep the gorilla fedStaff requirements to keep the gorilla fed

�� Ongoing costs and long term contractsOngoing costs and long term contracts

�� Take a test drive !Take a test drive !

�� Will it work with the rest of our systems ?Will it work with the rest of our systems ?

Retaining Outside Retaining Outside Consulting AssistanceConsulting Assistance

�� Be clear on scope of project Be clear on scope of project –– what’s included what’s included ––more importantly what is not ?more importantly what is not ?

�� Be clear on data ownership after project Be clear on data ownership after project completioncompletion

Aligned with one software provider Aligned with one software provider –– STAY STAY �� Aligned with one software provider Aligned with one software provider –– STAY STAY AWAYAWAY

�� Get project deliverables in a format that you Get project deliverables in a format that you understand and can use !understand and can use !-- (Excel)(Excel)

�� References, References and ReferencesReferences, References and References

Getting it Together !Getting it Together !

�� Misery loves company !Misery loves company !

�� Form user groups Form user groups

�� Share collective experiences and challengesShare collective experiences and challenges�� Share collective experiences and challengesShare collective experiences and challenges

�� Share solutionsShare solutions

�� Retain expert services together Retain expert services together –– reduce costreduce cost

�� Share ongoing costs Share ongoing costs –– staff, software and staff, software and otherwiseotherwise

Where to start ?Where to start ?Where to start ?Where to start ?

Document the process !Document the process !

Where do I startWhere do I startThe path of least resistance !The path of least resistance !

�� General Arrangement Plans of water, sewer and roadGeneral Arrangement Plans of water, sewer and road

�� External Engineering Consultants for their records:External Engineering Consultants for their records:�� Infrastructure Master PlansInfrastructure Master Plans

�� Development / Planning StudiesDevelopment / Planning Studies

�� Water and Sewer ModelsWater and Sewer Models�� Water and Sewer ModelsWater and Sewer Models

�� Autocad plans of your infrastructureAutocad plans of your infrastructure

�� Traffic impact studiesTraffic impact studies

�� Pavement AssessmentsPavement Assessments

�� Recent surveysRecent surveys

�� Bridge AssessmentsBridge Assessments

�� CCTV InspectionsCCTV Inspections

Other ResourcesOther Resources

�� Saskatchewan Highways and Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation / SARMTransportation / SARM

�� Rural Municipal Bridge Inventory and Rural Municipal Bridge Inventory and �� Rural Municipal Bridge Inventory and Rural Municipal Bridge Inventory and Valuation, (2008)Valuation, (2008)

�� Road Inventory, (2008)Road Inventory, (2008)

�� Culvert Inventory, (2008)Culvert Inventory, (2008)

�� Distribution method unclear ?Distribution method unclear ?

Other ResourcesOther Resources

�� Saskatchewan Ministry of the EnvironmentSaskatchewan Ministry of the Environment

�� Water treatment plant audits Water treatment plant audits –– depending depending upon the level of assessmentupon the level of assessmentupon the level of assessmentupon the level of assessment

�� Legacy operators of your systemsLegacy operators of your systems

�� Past public works staffPast public works staff

General Arrangement PlanGeneral Arrangement Plan

Linear InfrastructureLinear Infrastructure

PSAB Operate to FailurePSAB Operate to Failure

�� Useful Life <> Service LifeUseful Life <> Service Life

�� 75 Years <> 600 BC75 Years <> 600 BC

Cloaca Maxima (Rome) Cloaca Maxima (Rome) ––�� Cloaca Maxima (Rome) Cloaca Maxima (Rome) ––2600 years and still 2600 years and still operatingoperating

Asset Asset Inventory DataInventory Data

�� Create your inventory in a separate sheet.Create your inventory in a separate sheet.

�� Copy or link your inventory data to the Copy or link your inventory data to the asset register.asset register.asset register.asset register.

Inventory CreationInventory Creation�� Create an excel sheet with the information shownCreate an excel sheet with the information shown�� Use standard abbreviations for materials Use standard abbreviations for materials everywhere i.e. CON, CONC, Concrete ?everywhere i.e. CON, CONC, Concrete ?

�� Number a map with the location of your assets Number a map with the location of your assets ––hard to find now hard to find now –– much harder to manage later !much harder to manage later !hard to find now hard to find now –– much harder to manage later !much harder to manage later !

�� Sketch !Sketch !�� Existing Paper mapsExisting Paper maps�� Scanned maps Scanned maps –– Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat�� Digital map Digital map –– Autocad / GIS $$$Autocad / GIS $$$

�� Construction year is the most challenging !Construction year is the most challenging !�� Assumed that historical value is not availableAssumed that historical value is not available

Location, location, location !!!Location, location, location !!!

�� Replacement of Replacement of 375 mm diameter 375 mm diameter watermain on watermain on Main StreetMain Street

�� Multiple Multiple �� Multiple Multiple watermains of watermains of that size / Main that size / Main StreetStreet

�� Visual Reference Visual Reference is keyis key

RoadsRoads

Road / TransportationRoad / Transportation�� Linear road component AssetsLinear road component Assets

�� Road SurfaceRoad Surface�� Road BaseRoad Base

�� Singular road assetsSingular road assets�� BridgesBridges�� CulvertsCulverts�� CulvertsCulverts�� SignageSignage�� Traffic ControlTraffic Control�� Street FurnitureStreet Furniture

�� Valuation is discretionary based on road type Valuation is discretionary based on road type -- $ / metre $ / metre squared !squared !

�� Asset registry should be segmented by intersection or Asset registry should be segmented by intersection or change in road class ?change in road class ?

Road Numbering / SegmentationRoad Numbering / Segmentation

�� Road sections to be numbered intersection to Road sections to be numbered intersection to intersection unlessintersection unless

�� Road class or material of construction changes.Road class or material of construction changes.

�� Ownership changes Ownership changes –– create a break !!!create a break !!!�� Ownership changes Ownership changes –– create a break !!!create a break !!!

�� Add a prefix to identify the other potential Add a prefix to identify the other potential service areas or operators if necessaryservice areas or operators if necessary

�� i.e. owned by you, maintained by anotheri.e. owned by you, maintained by another

�� All Asset Id’s must be unique !All Asset Id’s must be unique !

Required Information for Required Information for Road Asset InventoryRoad Asset Inventory

�� Asset ID Asset ID –– Road IDRoad ID�� From Street ID + To Street ID From Street ID + To Street ID

�� Asset ClassAsset Class�� Construction DateConstruction Date�� FULL ROAD NAMEFULL ROAD NAME�� LocationLocation

Provincial Road Class, (if available)Provincial Road Class, (if available)

Valuation is on a Valuation is on a MM2 2 basis inclusive of culverts basis inclusive of culverts < 750mm< 750mm

Gravel Roads Gravel Roads –– one costone cost�� Provincial Road Class, (if available)Provincial Road Class, (if available)�� LengthLength�� WidthWidth�� Surface typeSurface type�� Base typeBase type�� CONDITIONCONDITION�� Unique Drawing number referenceUnique Drawing number reference�� Traffic volumesTraffic volumes�� Plow routePlow route

Gravel Roads Gravel Roads –– one costone costPaved Roads Paved Roads –– two coststwo costs

Required InformationRequired InformationLarge Culvert InventoryLarge Culvert Inventory

�� Asset ID Asset ID –– Culvert IDCulvert ID�� Asset ClassAsset Class�� Year Constructed Year Constructed -- AmortizationAmortization�� Road nameRoad name�� LocationLocation

Length Length -- ValuationValuation

Valuation is on a $ per diameter x lengthValuation is on a Valuation is on a $ / diameter / metre basis$ / diameter / metre basis

�� Length Length -- ValuationValuation�� Diameter Diameter –– ValuationValuation�� # of pipes# of pipes�� Material Material –– useful life ?useful life ?�� CONDITIONCONDITION�� ShapeShape�� Crossing NameCrossing Name

Required InformationRequired InformationBridge InventoryBridge Inventory

�� Asset ID Asset ID –– Bridge IDBridge ID�� Sask highways bridge file numberSask highways bridge file number�� Asset ClassAsset Class�� Construction Year Construction Year -- AmortizationAmortization�� LocationLocation

Length Length -- ValuationValuation

Valuation is on a Valuation is on a MM2 2 basis of deck bybasis of deck byBridge typeBridge type

�� Length Length -- ValuationValuation�� Width Width -- ValuationValuation�� Superstructure material Superstructure material -- ValuationValuation�� Substructure material Substructure material -- ValuationValuation�� Surface material Surface material –– ValuationValuation�� CONDITIONCONDITION�� Crossing nameCrossing name�� Drawing ReferenceDrawing Reference�� LoadLoad

Traffic Control / Signs / Street Traffic Control / Signs / Street FurnitureFurniture

�� Signs are assumed as implicit to Road assets !Signs are assumed as implicit to Road assets !

�� Traffic controlTraffic control�� LightsLights

�� Control SystemsControl Systems

�� Street lights Street lights –– talk to your auditor !talk to your auditor !

�� All are valued singularly based on standard typesAll are valued singularly based on standard types

�� Create a SIMPLE Asset listingCreate a SIMPLE Asset listing�� Asset IDAsset ID

�� Asset ClassAsset Class

�� Asset DescriptionAsset Description

�� Year of ConstructionYear of Construction

WaterWater

WaterWater�� Linear water assetsLinear water assets

�� WatermainWatermain

�� HydrantsHydrants

�� Large system valvesLarge system valves

�� ServicesServices�� ServicesServices

�� Value these inclusive Value these inclusive of all componentsof all components�� $ / per diameter / unit metre$ / per diameter / unit metre

�� Asset registry should be segmented by valve to Asset registry should be segmented by valve to valve or junctionvalve or junction

�� Also segment if diameter / material changes !Also segment if diameter / material changes !

Required InformationRequired InformationWater InventoryWater Inventory

�� Asset ID Asset ID –– Watermain ID Watermain ID �� Asset ClassAsset Class�� Year ConstructedYear Constructed�� LocationLocation�� LengthLength

Valuation is on a Valuation is on a $ / diameter / metre basis$ / diameter / metre basis

�� LengthLength�� DiameterDiameter�� CONDITIONCONDITION�� Drawing numberDrawing number�� MaterialMaterial�� Previous Break TotalPrevious Break Total�� Pressure / Fire Flow ?Pressure / Fire Flow ?

Sanitary / Storm SewerSanitary / Storm Sewer

Sanitary / Storm SewerSanitary / Storm Sewer

�� Sewer line component assetsSewer line component assets�� Sewer lineSewer line

�� ManholesManholes

�� Service LateralsService Laterals

�� Value these inclusive Value these inclusive of all componentsof all components�� $ / per diameter / unit metre$ / per diameter / unit metre

�� Asset registry should be segmented by Asset registry should be segmented by manhole to manhole section.manhole to manhole section.

Sanitary / Storm Sewer Sanitary / Storm Sewer SegmentationSegmentation

SA-1 SA-2SA-3

SA-4

In the direction of flow !Upstream to Downstream

Sanitary / Storm NumberingSanitary / Storm Numbering

�� Number sanitary and storm segments in Number sanitary and storm segments in the direction of flowthe direction of flow

�� Add a prefix to identify the system in the Add a prefix to identify the system in the asset registerasset registerAdd a prefix to identify the system in the Add a prefix to identify the system in the asset registerasset register�� Sanitary Sanitary –– SASA

�� Storm Storm –– STST

�� Forcemain Forcemain –– FMFM

�� All Asset Id’s must be unique !All Asset Id’s must be unique !

Required Information for Required Information for Sanitary and StormSanitary and StormAsset InventoryAsset Inventory

�� Asset ID Asset ID –– Sewer line IDSewer line ID�� From Manhole ID + To Manhole ID From Manhole ID + To Manhole ID

�� Asset ClassAsset Class�� Construction YearConstruction Year�� LengthLength

Valuation is on a Valuation is on a $ / diameter / metre basis$ / diameter / metre basis

�� LengthLength�� Diameter (W+H)Diameter (W+H)�� LocationLocation�� CONDITIONCONDITION�� SlopeSlope�� ShapeShape�� MaterialMaterial�� Unique Drawing number referenceUnique Drawing number reference�� CCTV report / video referenceCCTV report / video reference

FacilitiesFacilities

FacilitiesFacilities

�� Infrastructure facilitiesInfrastructure facilities

�� Water treatment plantsWater treatment plants

�� Wastewater treatment plantsWastewater treatment plants

�� Pump stations Pump stations –– water & sewagewater & sewage

�� ReservoirsReservoirs

�� Storage tanksStorage tanks

�� LagoonsLagoons

�� Water supply facilities Water supply facilities –– wells, intakeswells, intakes

�� Communal septic systemsCommunal septic systems

Other FacilitiesOther Facilities

�� Fire stationsFire stations

�� PlaygroundPlayground

�� Recreation CentresRecreation Centres

ArenasArenas�� ArenasArenas

�� Administration and works buildingsAdministration and works buildings

�� Curling rinksCurling rinks

�� Golf coursesGolf courses

�� Etc…Etc…

Facilities Facilities Required InventoryRequired Inventory

�� Detail will depend upon the level that you wish Detail will depend upon the level that you wish to to manage tomanage to..

�� Singular “bomb drop” register entry and cost based Singular “bomb drop” register entry and cost based on capacity. $ per L/s etc..on capacity. $ per L/s etc..on capacity. $ per L/s etc..on capacity. $ per L/s etc..

�� Functional pooled component levelFunctional pooled component level

�� Structural + building envelopeStructural + building envelope

�� HVACHVAC

�� RoofingRoofing

�� LandLand

�� Etc..Etc..

Facility DetailedFacility DetailedComponent InventoryComponent Inventory

�� Asset ID Asset ID –– Asset “tag”Asset “tag”�� Asset classAsset class�� Purchase costPurchase cost�� Purchase DatePurchase Date�� Useful lifeUseful life

Location DescriptionLocation Description�� Location DescriptionLocation Description�� CONDITIONCONDITION�� Drawing numberDrawing number�� Vendor Vendor �� ManufacturerManufacturer�� Manual Manual �� PhotographPhotograph�� FloorFloor�� RoomRoom

Facility Specific IssuesFacility Specific Issues

�� Tags !Tags !

�� Understand that you may have many items < Understand that you may have many items < Capital ThresholdCapital Threshold

�� Items may < Capital Threshold but may be Items may < Capital Threshold but may be critical to operation !critical to operation !

�� Locate items on drawings where possible on Locate items on drawings where possible on drawingsdrawings

�� Many like items in a limited space or footprint !Many like items in a limited space or footprint !

LAND ?LAND ?

http://www.isc.ca/

Sources for ValuationSources for Valuation

�� Historical capital works tender documentsHistorical capital works tender documents

�� Pool your resources with your neighboursPool your resources with your neighbours

�� Local Engineering consultants Local Engineering consultants –– many clients many clients ––many projects many projects many projects many projects

�� ONLINE !ONLINE !

�� Product CataloguesProduct Catalogues

�� Purchasing documentsPurchasing documents

�� SUMA / SARM / Provincial MinistriesSUMA / SARM / Provincial Ministries

Inventory MaintenanceInventory Maintenance

�� The NEW NORMALThe NEW NORMAL

�� SomeSomeoneone has to be singularly accountablehas to be singularly accountable

�� One person day per month after initial One person day per month after initial �� One person day per month after initial One person day per month after initial effort.effort.

�� Regular audits Regular audits

�� Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP), for Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP), for new staffnew staff

External InventoryExternal InventoryData ProvidersData Providers

Reducing Your EffortReducing Your Effort

�� Supply a template to:Supply a template to:�� Equipment suppliersEquipment suppliers

�� DevelopersDevelopers

�� Engineering ConsultantsEngineering Consultants�� Engineering ConsultantsEngineering Consultants

�� ContractorsContractors

�� Service ProvidersService Providers

�� No statement No statement –– no holdback (25%)no holdback (25%)

�� Get inventory and valuation in YOUR format of Get inventory and valuation in YOUR format of choice.choice.

Sources of Age InformationSources of Age Information

�� Adjoining infrastructureAdjoining infrastructure

�� Plans of subdivisionPlans of subdivision

�� StaffStaff�� StaffStaff

Field Data CollectionField Data Collection

�� Do not SURVEY !Do not SURVEY !

�� Using a GPSUsing a GPS

�� 3 metre accuracy3 metre accuracy�� 3 metre accuracy3 metre accuracy

�� Try before you buyTry before you buy

�� Check against known positions available from Check against known positions available from the province before beginning your survey the province before beginning your survey

Geographic Information SystemsGeographic Information Systems(GIS) (GIS)

This To This

GIS GIS Desktop – “Nerd Users”

WEB – Everyone Else

Pros and ConsPros and Cons�� Desktop out of the boxDesktop out of the box

�� ProsPros�� SustainableSustainable�� Information connected to plan FOREVERInformation connected to plan FOREVER�� Analysis Analysis �� Can be web deployed Can be web deployed –– operationsoperations

ConsCons�� ConsCons�� $$$$$$�� Steep learning curveSteep learning curve�� Keeping qualified staffKeeping qualified staff

�� WebWeb�� Pros = Cons Pros = Cons

�� Form a Regional Group Form a Regional Group –– the real solutionthe real solution�� Oldman River Regional Services Commission Oldman River Regional Services Commission –– Southern AlbertaSouthern Alberta

Project Project ExampleExampleExampleExample

Saskatchewan Highways / SARMSaskatchewan Highways / SARMBridge ValuationBridge Valuation

Strategic Management PlanStrategic Management PlanStrategic Management PlanStrategic Management Plan

Work PlanWork Plan

�� Consistent with InfraguideConsistent with Infraguide

�� What do we own What do we own -- InventoryInventory

�� What is the risk versus value* What is the risk versus value* -- AMAM

Where is it* Where is it* -- MappingMapping�� Where is it* Where is it* -- MappingMapping

�� What is it worth What is it worth -- PSABPSAB

�� What condition is it in What condition is it in -- PSABPSAB

�� What needs to be done and when What needs to be done and when -- AMAM**Supplemental conditions added by AE StaffSupplemental conditions added by AE Stafffor the purposes of the studyfor the purposes of the study

What do What do youyou own own ((Bridge and Culvert Data Review)Bridge and Culvert Data Review)

�� ~ 1800 Culverts ~ 1800 Culverts

�� ~ 2100 Bridges~ 2100 Bridges

�� Saskatchewan Highways had/has an inventorySaskatchewan Highways had/has an inventory

What is the Value (2006)What is the Value (2006)

�� Conventional Bridges + Timber > 10 m in lengthConventional Bridges + Timber > 10 m in length�� $ 2500 per square metre of deck surface.$ 2500 per square metre of deck surface.

�� + $25,000 in disposal (Timber)+ $25,000 in disposal (Timber)

�� Timber Bridges < 10 m in length*Timber Bridges < 10 m in length*�� Assumes replacement with twin 2000 mm diameter culverts.Assumes replacement with twin 2000 mm diameter culverts.�� Assumes replacement with twin 2000 mm diameter culverts.Assumes replacement with twin 2000 mm diameter culverts.

�� + $25,000 in disposal costs+ $25,000 in disposal costs

�� $ 140,000 per structure$ 140,000 per structure

�� CulvertsCulverts�� Assumes replacement costs per unit metre / mm diameter.Assumes replacement costs per unit metre / mm diameter.

�� Total Bridge Inventory Value ~ $565 MTotal Bridge Inventory Value ~ $565 M

�� Total Culvert Inventory Value ~ $ 61 M (estimatedTotal Culvert Inventory Value ~ $ 61 M (estimated

Bridge ValuationBridge Valuation

Bridge Valuation Scenarios

Capital Investment Capital Investment

Life Total Replacement Value Depreciated Value Future Replacements Backlog Required

75 year $536,195,671 $239,952,750 $503,514,081 $32,681,590 $190,498,517

60 year $536,195,671 $175,629,279 $484,608,328 $49,607,418 $271,099,057

How long does it last ?How long does it last ?

�� Bridge life 60 and 75 yearsBridge life 60 and 75 years

�� Culvert life 35 and 50 yearsCulvert life 35 and 50 years

PSAB / Lifecycle BasedPSAB / Lifecycle BasedSpending PlanSpending Plan

�� Assumes all structures will fail @ life + one dayAssumes all structures will fail @ life + one day

�� UnaffordableUnaffordable

Bridge

Future Replacement Value

2010

2016

2022

2028

2034

2040

2046

2052

2058

2064

2072

2081

Future Replacement Value

$0.00

$10,000,000.00

$20,000,000.00

$30,000,000.00

$40,000,000.00

$50,000,000.00

$60,000,000.00

$70,000,000.00

Future ReplacementValue

Asset Management PlanAsset Management Plan

�� Risk Analysis Risk Analysis –– who uses the bridge and how oftenwho uses the bridge and how often

�� Funds should be spent on those most usedFunds should be spent on those most used

Risk and Priority Factor

Grain Haul Route

50%

20%

10%

5%

10%5%

Grain Haul Route

Road Class

TAADT

AADT

Structure Age

Proximity to Populated Areas

(RM)

What condition is it in? What condition is it in? (Pilot Bridge Inspections)(Pilot Bridge Inspections)

�� No comparative condition information No comparative condition information availableavailable

�� Small sample inspected and average Small sample inspected and average �� Small sample inspected and average Small sample inspected and average condition by age / type of structure condition by age / type of structure assessedassessed

�� Applied to spending planApplied to spending plan

Value Versus ConditionValue Versus ConditionPlanPlan

$100,000,000.00

$120,000,000.00

$140,000,000.00

$160,000,000.00

Bridge Inventory

Total Value by Rating Group

Start with these

73

60

55

49

43

37

32

27

22

10 5

Replacement Value

$0.00$20,000,000.00$40,000,000.00$60,000,000.00

$80,000,000.00$100,000,000.00

Rating

Replacement Value

Start with these

Increasing importance !

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

�� Inspect more frequently Inspect more frequently –– spend a little spend a little repair money now to prevent replacement repair money now to prevent replacement later.later.

Inspection information should be Inspection information should be �� Inspection information should be Inspection information should be comparative and continuous 5% of comparative and continuous 5% of valuevalue

�� Not enough funding to replace on a Not enough funding to replace on a lifecycle basis lifecycle basis –– preserve what we have !preserve what we have !

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