THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMAL STRATEGIES FOR MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT OF HIGHWAY BRIDGES. FINAL REPORT. VOLUME 1: THE ELEMENTS OF THE INDIANA BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. REVISED EDITION

This report is the first of a six-volume final report presenting the findings of the research work that was undertaken to develop a framework for managing bridge maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement activities in Indiana. This volume provides an overview of the various components of the Indiana Bridge Management System developed in the study. It covers all ten tasks of the study and highlights the organization and data management aspects of the system. Particular emphasis is placed on implementation aspects.