FHWA Bridge Activities Update Anwar Ahmad, P.E. Senior Bridge Preservation Engineer FHWA Office of Bridges and Structures Washington, DC April 22, 2014
Web-based Training Modules Three free web-based training modules developed by FHWA are now available on SSPC website http://www.sspc.org/training/training-fhwa-bridge- Preservation/ Safety During Bridge Preservation Coating and Painting Bridge Superstructures Sealing and Waterproofing Bridge
New NHI Bridge Preservation Web-based Training Course Series Course 1 Bridge Preservation Fundamentals 4 hrs Course 2 Establishing a Bridge Preservation Program 5 hrs Course 3 Communication Strategies 3 hrs Project Status: Under development (90% complete) Target Completion Date: 12/2014
NHI Bridge Maintenance Training Course Update the Bridge Maintenance Reference Manual Develop new web-based training modules Update the Instructor-led training course 4 days Project status: Contract awarded and work began July 2013 (35% complete) Target Completion Date: 2016
Bridge Preservation Expert Task Group Comprised of Bridge Preservation Experts from FHWA, State DOT s, Academia, Industry, (Local Government to be added soon) FHWA and State DOT Co-Chairs ( Anwar Ahmad-FHWA, Bruce Johnson- Oregon DOT) Guided by adopted Operating Guidelines One meeting per year plus scheduled monthly teleconferences
BPETG Members Anwar Ahmad FHWA - HQ John Hooks TSP.2 Allison Klein ARTBA Larry O Donnell FHWA Resource Center Barton Newton California DOT Lorella Angelini Angelini Consulting Bob Kogler Rampart Michael Brown Virginia Center for Innovation & Research Bruce Johnson Oregon DOT Mike Stenko Transpo Industries Dave Juntunen Michigan DOT Paul Jensen Consultant Ed Welch TSP.2 Pete Weykamp New York DOT (retired) George Hearn Univ. of Colorado Siva Venugopalan SCS, Inc Jeff Milton Virginia DOT Sue Lane FHWA - LTBPP Jeremy Shaffer Bentley Systems Steve Varnedoe Agile Assets
Bridge Preservation Expert Task Group Accomplishments Development of a Strategic plan Provided leadership in the development of the Bridge Preservation definition that was adopted by AASHTO in 2011 Published a paper for TRB on bridge preservation related performance measures Developed a white paper on challenges on implementing new or innovative products
Bridge Preservation Expert Task Group Accomplishments (continued) Contributed to the bridge preservation website (tool box) http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/preservation/ Contributed to the bridge preservation guide http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/preservation/guide/guide.pdf Developed a communication and outreach plan Contributed to the publication of technical articles Coordinated with AASHTO on updating the Preservation Research Roadmap
BPETG Work Plan for 2014 1. Complete and publish the bridge preservation innovation challenges and opportunities survey results 2. Develop methodology and examples of Bridge Preservation performance measures using element level data 3. Work with AASHTO on development of a definition and commentary for a State of Good Repair 4. Develop the exchange function on the TSP.2 website 5. Publish Bridge Preservation articles 6. Conduct Bridge Preservation Webinar Series 7. Develop a template for intern/scholarship program 8. Support TSP.2 regional partnership activities 9. Support development of training courses 10. Support updating the research roadmap
Strategic Highway Research Program2, R19A Bridges for Service Life Project administered by the TRB under a cooperative agreement with FHWA Principle Investigator: Dr. Atorod Azizinamini, P.E., Florida International University, Miami, Florida The Service Life Guide and Final Report were recently published Link to the Guide: http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/168760.aspx Link to the research report : http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/169729.aspx
R19A Implementation Collaboration with stakeholders including TRB, AASHTO, FHWA, and Industry Implementation Planning Workshop held in 12/2013 Implementation plan completed Developing a tactical implementation plan Included in the FHWA 4 th call for implementation assistance targeted for June 2014
NBIS Oversight - 23 Metrics Update Standardized the NBIS oversight process based on 23 metrics in 2011 Formed an FHWA/AASHTO Task Force in 2011 charged with updating the metrics Issued latest version of metrics on 4/1/13 Conducted training for FHWA staff in May, 2013 Risk considerations, commentary, incorporated Q&As
NBI Data Quality Trends show results of significant efforts to reduce errors Error = bad or missing data > 60 Million pieces of data in NBI Number of Errors 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 139,471 113,948 20,004 6,931 5,092 3,880
Notice in the Federal Register National Bridge Inspection Standards Review Process Published in Federal Register June 7, 2013 Purpose: Annual review is required by law, need to advise the public as to how we carry out the requirements Discuss the new penalty provision Comment period closed July 8, 2013 Currently working with legal team to finalize responses to comments and the issuance of the final notice
National Bridge Inventory Coding Guide Update Coordinating with stakeholders - Includes AASHTO T-18 Section-by-section approach Will incorporate AASHTO elements About 75% complete - On schedule for 2015 completion
Element Level Inspection Data National Highway System 3/12/13 Guidance memorandum Begin collecting by Oct 1, 2014 Begin reporting by April 2015 12/16/13 Specifications for the NBI Bridge Elements Memorandum Subject: INFORMATION: Specification for the National Bridge Inventory Bridge Elements (SNBIBE) /s/ Original Signed by Thomas Everett Date: December 16, 2013 for From: Joseph S. Krolak Reply : Acting Director, Office of Bridges and Structures HIBS-30 To: Federal Lands Highway Division Engineers Director of Technical Services Division Administrators This memorandum 1 provides continued guidance on the collection of element level data for bridges on the National Highway System (NHS) 2 and issues the Specification for the National Bridge Inventory Bridge Elements (SNBIBE) (attachment one), along with the XML schema (attachment two) and example XML data set (attachment three). This specification and schema provide the framework needed to support the collection and reporting of element level bridge condition data to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) per 23 U.S.C 144. Each State is required under 23 U.S.C. 144(d) to report element level data as each bridge is inspected. This guidance will aid in that task. Lastly, frequently asked questions and answers that expand upon those provided in our earlier memoranda can be found in attachment four. We will continue to keep you informed as we move forward so that you can respond to inquiries from your partners and stakeholders. Please share this update with your State DOT or Federal Agency partners and stakeholders. Mr. Wade F. Casey, P.E. may be contacted at 202-366-4606 or Wade.Casey@dot.gov for further information on this initiative. In Attachment one: Specification for the NBI Bridge Elements Attachment two: XML schema Attachment three: example XML data set Attachment four: SNBIBE Frequently Asked Questions
Element Level Inspection Data Non-National Highway System Study underway to determine feasibility Federal Register Notice (3/22/13)
MAP-21 Rulemakings Asset Management Draft rule written - undergoing legal review. Expect NPRM to be issued in July 2014 Performance Measures 3 separate rules Bridge conditions on NHS to be part of 2 nd rule expected in July 2014 Will discuss measures for pavements and bridges, data standards, target setting, assessing progress, and reporting
National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Update the NBIS within 3 years of enactment of MAP-21 (on target to be complete by October 2015) Design to ensure Uniformity Address methodology, training, and qualifications for inspectors Frequency of inspections Risk-based inspection intervals Procedure for national certification of inspectors Procedures for reporting Critical Findings NPRM anticipated in Fall 2014
National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) Issued supplemental NPRM based on MAP-21, July 2013 Comment period ended September 2013 Anticipate publishing final rule in summer of 2014 Revised Tunnel Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Evaluation (TOMIE) Manual National Tunnel Inventory and Coding Guide will be published after final rule Developing a new NHI Tunnel inspection Course
Thank You! Anwar S. Ahmad, P.E. Telephone: (202) 366-8501 Email: Anwar.Ahmad@dot.gov