Framework for a Comprehensive Bridge Management and Information System (0-6389-1)

The purpose of this research project was to provide a framework for the development of a Bridge Management Information Systems (BMIS). Researchers developed a Synthesis of current BMIS development activities and identified sources of data available to develop a BMIS. Researchers also developed a short-term BMIS architecture, with a proof-of-concept prototype, which links bridge-related data sources at TxDOT that enables the production of queries and reports needed for a variety of analytical purposes. For development of a long-term enterprise-wide BMIS architecture, researchers presented features of a proposed BMIS to TxDOT personnel in the Bridge Division and six districts. Researchers obtained feedback from those presentations to help identify user and data needs for a BMIS. The report contains conclusions and recommendations for BMIS development. The appendices in the report include a synthesis of the findings and the methodology that the researchers used on how to make a fragmented system into a BMIS system that can provide needed data and results for users.