BridgeStation

BridgeStation is an advanced asset management system designed specifically to manage bridges and other major highway structures. The system utilises a rich, intuitive user interface to provide easy navigation of data, even for users with limited computer literacy.

Structure Details at Component Level

The system allows for structures to be recorded either with a minimum level of information, or with full details of each physical element. The component hierarchy is displayed in a Windows Explorer style, instantly familiar to most users. Each component comprises data fields specific to that type, arranged in tabs to allow easy navigation.

Detailed Inspection Results

The system has the ability to record the general condition of each component within the structure, together with details of individual defects discovered. Component conditions are aggregated and weighted by component importance to produce a Bridge Condition Index in line with guidelines issued by the UK County Surveyors Society.

A 'drag and drop' inspection scheduler allows inspections to be scheduled across a 12 year time-frame. Forecast costs can be entered for different inspection types or structure types which can then be aggregated to forecast total costs for an inspection regime.

Maintenance Prioritisation

Defects discovered during the course of inspections are added to an outstanding list which is prioritised across the entire bridge stock. A forecast cost breakdown is recorded against each maintenance item which is then used to calculate estimates for works orders.

Works orders are created by dragging items from a list of outstanding work.

Document Management

BridgeStation can store photographs, drawings and other electronic documents against each structure, component, inspection or individual defect. Thumbnails of photographs are displayed against these items to provide easy navigation.

A register of non-electronic documents can also be kept at the same level of detail.