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Bridge inspection / washing program : bridge drainage program
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2002-02-01
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Abstract:The Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Operations Division is responsible for operation and maintenance of roads and bridges, and construction of highway and multi-modal projects to improve the transportation system of our state. One of the major functions is the bridge program, which includes: inspection, maintenance and repair. This program includes 1027 bridges. The state maintains 858 of these bridges. The state also inspects 173 bridges, which are maintained by others. This report considers two actions related to the bridge program. First, washing bridges to improve occupational safety of RIDOT Bridge Inspectors, allow thorough inspection of bridges and to reduce corrosion due to salt application. Then a second project devoted to drainage of water off bridges, through scuppers and downspouts, is presented. Analysis of the program suggests an average savings of $20,000 per bridge would be realized every eight years, if only they were washed and cleaned, on a regular basis. Appendix, 24 p.
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