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PennDOT’s Accelerated Bridge Program Developments Since Fall 2007

Rebuild PA. Edward G. Rendell, Governor. www.dot.state.pa.us. PennDOT’s Accelerated Bridge Program Developments Since Fall 2007. Presentation to 2008 Fall Planning Partners’ Meeting Hal Rogers, P.E. Accelerated Bridge Program, Bureau of Design October 8, 2008. Rebuild PA.

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PennDOT’s Accelerated Bridge Program Developments Since Fall 2007

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  1. Rebuild PA Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us PennDOT’sAccelerated Bridge ProgramDevelopments Since Fall 2007 Presentation to2008 Fall Planning Partners’ Meeting Hal Rogers, P.E. Accelerated Bridge Program, Bureau of Design October 8, 2008

  2. Rebuild PA PennDOT Bridge vs. Other StatesState DOT Owned Bridges > 20’ in length Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us • Highest in % of Structurally Deficient (SD) bridges • 2nd highest for most SD deck area • 3rd highest number of State owned bridges • 4th highest for age of bridges (PA’s average age = 50.8 years)

  3. Rebuild PA Bridge Program StrategyWinter 2007-08 Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us Developed Bridge Scenarios • Varied revenue stream • Act 44 Funds, bonding revenue, re-directed funds • Varied inflation rates • Pavement conditions - to be maintained • Performance Measure - remaining SD bridges

  4. Rebuild PA Bridge Funding – History and Future Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us $350 M Bonding Data as of July 11, 2008 *Includes all costs: design, construction, land, etc.

  5. Rebuild PA Accelerated Bridge ProgramFunding and Goals * State bridges greater than 8 feet based on bridge count

  6. Rebuild PA Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us

  7. Rebuild PA Accelerated Bridge ProgramAccomplishments Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us • Alignment of new TIP with ABP goals • Focus of 2009-12 TIP is rebuilding SD Bridges • Prioritization based on Bridge Risk Assessment • ABP Coordination Meetings • Business Partners APC and ACEC • FHWA and regulatory agencies

  8. Rebuild PA Accelerated Bridge ProgramAccomplishments Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us • Improved Project Scheduling and Tracking • Critical info for program & project management • Policy requires use scheduling software • Consultant Agreements improvements • Reduced backlog of pending Agreements • Streamlined internal procedures for acquisition of consultant services

  9. Rebuild PA Accelerated Bridge ProgramAccomplishments Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us • Design-Build Contracting • Training Sessions held for nearly 400 persons • 75 of the first 411 ABP bridges will be D-B • Lists of upcoming D-B projects to contractors and consultants • Public information and outreach • Info for Governor’s Rebuild PA tours + public outreach • Bridge program information on websites

  10. Rebuild PA Accelerated Bridge ProgramChallenges Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us

  11. Rebuild PA Accelerated Bridge ProgramBig Bridges on 1,145 List Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us

  12. Rebuild PA Accelerated Bridge Program Project Schedule Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us Bridge Lettings

  13. Rebuild PA Edward G. Rendell, Governor www.dot.state.pa.us QUESTIONS

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