Bridge Management

A bridge management software tool called Pontis was developed under an FHWA contract during the early 1990's. The software became and AASHTO product in 1994

The online training program "Referentia for PONTIS" is available and a revised version to reflect changes to Pontis is underdevelopment.

The group has also been active in developing guidance for managing other structural assets. A manual is available for procedures for inspecting tunnels along with one for techniques for maintaining tunnel components.

Publications

• Improving FHWA's Ability to Assess Highway Infrastructure Health National Meeting Report (.pdf, 1 mb) 
• Proceedings of the 2011 National Bridge Management, Inspection and Preservation Conference: Beyond the Short Term (.pdf, 2 mb)
• NCHRP Synthesis 397 Bridge Management Systems for Transportation Agency Decision Making (.pdf, 2.8 mb)

Transportation Asset Management Case Studies

• Bridge Management Practices in Idaho, Michigan and Virginia
• Bridge Management Experiences of California, Florida, and South Dakota
• Bridge Management Questionnaire Report
• Culvert Management Systems: Alabama, Maryland, Minnesota, and Shelby County

Brochure

• Earth Retaining Structures and Asset Management