1. New Jersey Turnpike Next Generation Bridge Inspection Software
JEREMY SHAFFER, Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT

2. Multiple Parties Involved
New Jersey Turnpike Authority JEAN H. LAIRD, P.E.
BOB HRABAL and GEORGE MEYERS
LS Engineering
JOHN A. PAUL

3. Outline InspectTech New Jersey Turnpike Authority Bridge Inventory
Need for Current System
Basics of NJTA Inspection Report
Features of New System
New Possibilities

4. InspectTech
Software company focused solely on developing high quality, easy to use, software for structure information
Proven flexible core system that allows on-site field and office access
Customize it for exact client needs
40+ Clients: Federal Agencies (Navy/Marines, U.S. Fish & Wildlife), State DOT (Indiana DOT), Large Transit Systems (DC Metro), Toll Authority (NJTA), Counties, Cities (Baltimore, Philadelphia), Consultants, etc.

5. New Jersey Turnpike Authority
NJ Turnpike
Est. 1949, Opened 1951
148 miles long, 29 Interchanges
>251,000,000 vehicles 2007
Garden State Parkway
Est , Opened 1956
173 Miles long, 359 Exits
and Entrances
>439,000,000 vehicles 2007

6. NJTA Bridge Inventory ~1,000 total bridges ~20M Sq.Ft. Deck Area
498 (Turnpike)
486 (Parkway)
~20M Sq.Ft. Deck Area
15M Sq. Ft. (Turnpike)
5M Sq. Ft. (Parkway)

7. The New Jersey Turnpike varies from two, two-lane roadways to up to six, three-lane roadways by Newark Airport, with dual-dual roadways for 32 miles through the busiest zone. 7

8. Need Too many different databases
Difficult to maintain and update
Two different inspection formats from Parkway and Turnpike
Coordination with multiple consultants
Difficulty in retrieving/searching information (text and pictures)
Access based system not flexible

9. Solution Requirements
Proven system that could be tailored to Turnpike’s exact needs
Generate individual and summary reports
Single database to integrate all data
Easy to Learn and Use
Expandable (all structures)
Simplify consultant assignment, submission, review

10. Implementation
Worked with Turnpike and Consultants to customize BridgeInspect software
Pilot Project in mid (Part C – 5 bridges)
Full Implementation Jan (All Turnpike and Parkway bridges)
Goals:
Enhance Quality
Save Time
Integrate all information
Seamless transition from old to new

11. Bridge Inspection Efforts
Part A, B, and C inspection contracts
Turnpike utilized a 7 Page “Checklist” format for the core of the report
Detailed Summary Reports generated by District
Excel Spreadsheets for quantifying conditions of main parts of bridge (BPS)
Compliance with FHWA NBI via NJDOT

12. Traditional Inspection Forms
Four Page Bullet forms with a traditional plan view schematic used for plotting lane arrangements, locations of spalls above and below deck, etc. by span/lane. (Pages 1-4)
Structure information section: used to describe the structure (Page 5)
Close-up inspection findings page: used to note the conditions of any major deficiencies found in the joint areas, abutment/pier supports/pads, and on bearing devices (Page 6)
Bearing device table: used to locate and emphasize deficiencies (Page 7)
New Page 8

13. Standard Inspection Form

15. Structure Schematic Plan

16. Pier Top Details

17. Bearing Deficiency Matrix

18. Picture Section

20. SI&A Integration

21. Reference Pictures

23. Summary Reports Done by Contract/Maintenance District
Classify needs according to Category
Category A “Emergency”: Immediate repair needed
Category B “Contract”: Repair work by specialty contractor (specialty equipment / materials)
Category C “Deck Repair”: Deck repair work by outside contractor
Category D “Maintenance”: Authority personnel, equipment, and materials
Category E “Monitor”: Minor defects/conditions that are slow developing or currently deferred

24. Summary Example
Category B “Contract”: Repair work by specialty contractor

25. Summary Example

27. Centralized Information Source
Powerful new centralized source for all data
Turning all data into useful easy to retrieve information (tens of thousands of pages of data)
Accessible anytime from anywhere
Combining multiple data sources into single location
Inspection Data
Bridge Prioritization Program (Access/Excel)
Bridge/Culvert Inventory Files (Access)
NJTDOT NBI/Pontis Data (Text/PDI)

28. New Management Capabilities
Full Search Capabilities: Data can be viewed in table format or on a map
Alerts: Bridges with suspicious data can be quickly seen
Past information/trending can be viewed along with all supporting documents
All of the structure can be stored in one place
As-builts, memos, pictures, diagrams, load ratings, etc.

29. Interactive Mapping

30. Conclusions Challenging project with many unique requirements
System well received by consultants
Enables a team approach between consultants and Turnpike
Turnpike/GEC now able to instantly get up-to-date data for important decisions
Long Term cost savings for inspection
Continuing to expand to support new Turnpike structures

31. Jeremy Shaffer InspectTech shaffer@inspecttech.com 412-681-1521
Questions
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