Highway structures provide key links for communities to emergency
services, health care, education, shops and jobs. 

Any unplanned or emergency works, closures or restrictions to highway structures
cause large-scale disruption to traffic and public transport networks, having a significant impact on local and regional economies and access to services.

In addition to the significant impacts on local and regional economies and access to services, the cost of urgent repairs can rapidly escalate – burdening the asset owner with the need to find significant funds at a time when budgets are increasingly constrained.

So, knowing your structures stock and developing plans for both short- and long-term needs is essential.

To support asset managers, Bycroft Consulting Ltd offer a Structures Management
Package built around 4 key areas:

• PlaiStructures Review
• Data Collection
• Works Programming & Scheme Management
• Data Analysis & Improvement Plan

The BCL Structures Management Package and XA© can incorporate all assets managed by your Structures Team. This traditionally includes bridges, retaining walls, culverts, masts, tunnels and subways but will also include those assets particular
to your team. These could include flood assets such as chambers, manholes, walls, embankments or various railway furniture items.

Continuous improvement

To be truly effective this should be a cyclical process that allows for ongoing performance reviews and refining the strategy accordingly.