Boosting circular transport infrastructures through advanced bridge management

Purpose and goal

Sweden has 30000 bridges, many of them aging and needing smarter management for safety and sustainable development of the country. This project will develop a Bridge Management System (BMS) for predictive maintenance and life cycle management. BMS will integrate sensor data, performance and circular indicators to optimize resources, extend bridge life, and reduce environmental impact. BMS is a scalable and data-driven solution, which is in alignment with Sweden´s circularity and climate goals.

Expected effects and result

The expected result is a prototype of BMS. The anticipated impacts are following: Reduction in costs and environmental impact associated with bridge replacements. Decrease in maintenance backlogs for Trafikverket due to improved bridge reliability. Increased knowledge and awareness among stakeholders about the potential to conserve valuable resources by extending bridge lifespans. Enhanced safety and reliability of bridge infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted mobility and transport efficiency.

Planned approach and implementation

WP1 focuses on project management and dissemination of project results. WP2 delivers digital solutions with data integration in BMS. WP3 focus on implementing key performance indicators (KPIs). WP4 focuses on life cycle and cost analyses (LCA and LCCA). WP5 focuses on implementing circular and sustainable principles, in collaboration with WP4. WP6 focuses on field tests to evaluate project results and feedback from the Swedish Transport Administration, which is the problem owner in the project.