Workshop Action Register

National Bridge Preservation Workshop Evaluation Comments

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III. What actions should be identified in an action register that need to be pursued beyond this workshop? Please describe and list accordingly.

Post Workshop Action Register		Category										Comments
Post Workshop Action Register		Bridge Preservation & Asset Mgmt	Decks and Joints	Superstructures	Substructures	Selection of Preservation Strategies & Preservation Actions	Perf of Preservation Strategies & Preservation Actions	Definitions	Funding ($)	Construction Issues	BPAM Roadmap	Comments
1	Getting Pontis to actually make bridge by bridge maintenance recommendations.	X
2	Follow up compilation and distribution of best practices for varying preservation activities by states (e.g.: for new joints and joint repair/replacement; deck sealants; length of integral abutments bridges, and how approach slab interacts with bridge, and where relief joint located; etc.)	X	X			X
3	List of bridge preservation activities that various states are using, especially states that are using FHWA HBP (federal) bridge dollars to fund.	X							X
4	Preservation funding need to be separate (may be mandated) to ensure that preservation receive a consistent funding levels to addess the huge needs. FHWA can play instructive role in continuing to highlight the importantce of preservation and in directing resources to this area and encourage the states to maintain and beef up staffing.								X
5	Create a bridge dictionary to describe different terminologies such as " bridge preservation" or, "preventive maintenance"...., etc. so everyone reffers to the same activities related to bridge improvement program.							X
6	Specify actions to the related bridge improvemnt categories with funding eligibility. For example actions that falls under bridge "preservation" maintenance" "preventive maintenance " ...,etc.	X							X
7	Work toward a document containing best practices and cost benefit data for these practices that can be shown to upper management in an effort to obtain funding.	X				X					X
8	Form a team to champion bridge preservation best practices. The team will work with FHWA, States practitioners, and the industry in general to develop and compile useful information that can be issued in a newsletter format or made available on the web for use by everyone.	X									X
9	Advocate for the establishment of a dedicated federal fund for system preservation. The current Highway Bridge Funding level is based on deficient bridges and does not account for system preservation.								X
10	Contact Lists: Each state should list a minimum of three individuals. The manager whose duties are closest to Bridge Preservation, the maintenance engineer, and the BMS contact. Also years of experience in the position and total so we can see what we are dealing with and who a good contact might be.	X									X
11	It seems the three areas where we could really make a difference is Paint, Joints, and Deck Seals. On the Web Site, have a "101" type of class that covers the basics for each area. The presentation on paint that described the paint systems used over time, and what an additive is would be a great place to start. That way, those who are new to this could get up to speed on their own, and then take less of an experts time when help is needed.	X	X	X							X
12	Need some better guidance or minimums on what is "systematic" for process used to identify preventive maintenance needs using HBP funds. With Division Office approvals, the range of "systematic" is enormous and it appears that W.O. has lost a little control on this.								X
13	I think that more info sharing among the states on successes and failures would be very helpful.										X
14	Deck preservation activities, what is most beneficial to do and at what time.		X
15	Probably some FHWA guidance/steering in getting some additional working groups established.										X	Regional BWGs
16	Helping establish more R&D, along with getting regional and national support in getting them funded.										X
17	Uniform funding for major repair programs that help to extend the longevity of a bridge.								X
18	Best practices for deck evaluation.		X
19	Strategies for sealing, preserving and increasing safety of decks.		X
20	The follow-up of which deck sealers the various states are using along with the time frame for re-application.		X
21	Periodic national meetings and setting up regional workshops.										X	Timing for NBPW, regional BWGs
22	Experience with joint repair - more comprehensive list of success & failures with replacing different styles of joints.		X
23	Methods of sealing decks - what works - what doesn't.		X
24	If I understand this question correctly, I would like to see various States funding breakdowns (percent of total Federal allocation) when it comes to bridge replacements, major rehabs (decks) and then preventive and/or system preservation activities. Currently, Md spends all the HBP $$ on replacements and major rehabs and a convincing argument has yet to be developed to sway decision makers that if we used even a small portion of this allocation for overlays, etc each year, while foregoing a deck or total, we may be getting more out of our money.	X							X		X
25	Another action item is for each State's FHWA bridge engineer to set up time with the heads of a State's bridge office to discuss the use of federal dollars in these new areas.	X						X
26	More national leadership/support (from FHWA and AASHTO) for this area. For example, when I started attending the Midwest Working Group meeting back in 2001/2, I was the only FHWA person attending the meeting.										X	Support for National Workshops and regional BWGs
27	Defining bridge preservation							X
28	Setting goals to achieve bridge preservation.	X					X
29	Requirements for funds to be spent on bridge preservation.								X			National Policy
30	Process for identifying bridge needs.	X
31	Revise BPAM Roadmap based on attendees comments and then implement.										X	BPAM Roadmap
32	Continue to seek financial support for regional and national preservation conferences.										X	NBPW and BWGs
33	A dictionary of bridge maintenance vocabulary.							X
34	Discussions on research needs.										X
35	The inclusion of bridge preservation strategies in asset management systems.	X
36	Outreach and communication between states and stakeholders.										X
37	Establishing and maintaining regional working groups.										X	Regional BWGs
38	Establishing performance dashboards for effective preservation practices.	X									X	See VADOT dashboard
39	Establishment of a minimally acceptable preventive maintenance program as a qualification for receiving HBP allocations.								X
40	A brief description of how the various DOT's are organized. Some States are like Indiana, and the State Forces only deal with State Bridges. Other States have their State Forces take care of State and to some extent Local bridges.										X
41	Regional working groups										X	BWGs
42	It appears that small states are not yet using Bridge Management to evaluate preventive maintenance strategies. To get the ball rolling in advance of their mastery of BMS, are there any Preventive Maintenance strategies that are gimmies (no justification required)? Periodic joint cleaning comes to mind. I can forsee using Bridge Program funds to periodically clean bearings and beam seats as part of the inspection proccess. You can't inspect what you cannot see. We would get double value for that expenditure. Ability to evaluate the elements, and removal of moisture holding material (soil contaminated with road salts, bird droppings,... ) from the area.	X	X	X	X
43	It would be great if we could develop forums to share about their preservation practices. The conference was an excellent opportunity, but it is not very frequent and it went by quickly.										X	Frequency of NBPW.
44	Perhaps practitioners could be invited to prepare a poster/display and bring it to the next conference or perhaps post it to website. It could be as simple as a few photographs with captions. For example: Plug joints received rating from working, mixed success to not working. Why? And what exactly is a plug joint? Perhaps two different joints are called plug joints and that is why they have different performance. Or is it different service conditions?							X				Next workshop comment.
45	I would like to pursue the idea of forming a southwest region bridge preservation working group. Also, I liked the idea of submitting best practices in bridge preservation, listing those submissions on-line, and possibly forming a group to evaluate those best practices for recognition.										X	BWG
46	We should keep the Bridge Preservation flame lit by having these work shops among the neighbor states getting together once or twice a year to share information, experiences, and discuss items of concern, from which some states may learn a great deal from others which may have programs already in progress. I don't think it is a good idea that each state may have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to Bridge Preservation. Each state may bring a set of questions, items to discuss, get answers and share what has worked and what has not. If all the agreements, items discussed are posted in the Web afterwards, all participants will have some concrete examples, and also can post questions that can be answered by others. In other words, a very engaging and yet very attractive atmosphere.										X
47	Summary of practices/best practices from Sessions 2&3.											Action Item
48	Get more $$$ earmarked for Preservation.								X
49	The "library" of preservation details was a good idea. What works and doesn't work was quite helpful.										X	Action Item
50	Have the presentations available for download/viewing.											Avail on FTP site.
51	Getting the website set up for best practices and ideas.										X	Action Item
52	Continued investment in determining cost effective preservation strategies is needed. Particularly with the older brides that do not include current standard details (e.g. unprotected reinforcing steel, deck joints over substructure elements, unprotected concrete decks, unprotected substructures in splash zones, etc.)	X					X
53	Development of national database of preservation actions (good, bad ...) and associated costs with the action.	X									X
54	Development of action LCC and dovetail with bridge LCC.	X
55	Bridge preservation software that can support cost-benefit to use to sell this type of program to the State's Executive Staff.	X										B/C ratio
56	A number of state are close to really using Pontis other than as a bridge inspection database. Support needs (workshops) to be developed to drive us to take the next step and use Pontis for an actual management and preservation tool. This should be a very detailed workshop that shows both the full potential and provides a good map on HOW TO GET THERE.	X										Promotes the idea of a Bridge Management Program Exchange
57	How to change the public's perception and understanding the importance of preventative measures when funds are limited and choices must be made to delay replacement projects (long in development)?	X									X
58	Use and effectiveness of various preservation and rehabilitation methodologies used by states. Identify the most effective methods/systems based on documented field evaluations.	X				X					X
59	Regular, and perhaps limited FHWA funding of, state DOT personnel visits to other regional state DOT bridge maintenance group meetings. for instance, ny and virginia regularly attend the midwest meetings though I don't believe they receive FHWA assistance to offset their travel costs.										X	Regional BWGs
60	Continue to have system preservation workshops every 2 to 3 years.										X	NBPW frequency
61	Develop a catalog of system preservation activities for different environments. These are activities that will give a significant increase in service life when implemented. The actual list used in a particular state would depend on the environments that their structures are located and on the different types of derioration mechanism that their structures are experiencing.	X									X
62	Complete the development of a Bridge Preservation Roadmap. Provide a Powerpoint Presentation for Division Offices and State DOTS use to promote the Bridge Preservation Roadmap.										X	BPAM and Rollout among states
63	Dedicated funding source is needed for bridge preservation that should be earmarked by FHWA. It is going to be too hard for us in bridge maintenance to sell this idea up the channels.								X
64	See what happened at each state and territory preservation program.										X
65	Organization of State Bridge Working Groups.										X
66	States need FHWA to promote these workshops and working groups to state DOT upper level management. Many times upper management gets involved with everyone in DOT except Bridge. We are left alone and few know exactly what we do. The only time I see upper management is when something goes wrong.	X									X	Upper Management buyin and visibility
67	Organization of a website with info from each state would be very valuable.										X	BPAM mentions formation of website.
68	Earmark more federal fund for pro-active maintenance of the bridges.								X
69	Funded mandate for flushing the structures every Spring with suporting documents.								X
70	Along with the presentations being placed on the FHWA website, we would like to see all the results of the surveys and any notes taken during the roundtable discussions. This provides valuable contact information on any particular subject we may be dealing with.											Presentations made avail at FTP site. Action: Session 2/3 notes
71	Deck joints and I think more emphasis is needed on substructure deterioration and repair issues.		X		X
72	Summarize Bridge Joint Preformance Tests done by the various States and rank them by order of performance.		X
73	Discuss Quality Bridge Deck Curing Controls to Prevent Cracking.		X
74	Present Case Studies of the "Best" of Bridge Programming. Prompt delivery						X
	74 Suggestions	24	12	2	2	3	3	5	13	0	34	98
		24%	12%	2%	2%	3%	3%	5%	13%	0%	35%
		Bridge Preservation & Asset Mgmt	Decks and Joints	Superstructures	Substructures	Selection of Preservation Strategies & Preservation Actions	Perf of Preservation Strategies & Preservation Actions	Definitions	Funding ($)	Construction Issues	BPAM Roadmap

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