3.

TECHNICAL APPROACH AND

METHODOLOGY, WORK PLAN AND
ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING
3.1 BACKGROUND

The Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) is responsible for the development, maintenance
and management of SHs/MDRs/Other roads and for the matters connected or incidental thereto. In case of
National Highways, some roads are maintained through NH wing of HPPWD under MoRTH. HPPWD officiates
from Nirman Bhawan located at Nigam Vihar, Shimla-171002. Bids are invited by HPPWD from shortlisted
consultants for Collection and analysis of bridge condition and bridge inventory data of Bridges on state roads.

3.2 UNDERSTANDING OF THE OBJECTIVES

3.2.1 Main Objectives of the Services

The scope is for Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app., its rating and providing
rehabilitation to the severity index. In addition to this, Consultant will also provide bridge wise possible
reasons of distress with rehabilitation measures to be taken along with technical specifications and bill of
quantity
3.2.2 The Proposed Project
The project requires the Consultants to undertake study as per objective described above for 145 bridges in
the State of Himachal Pradesh as specified in Tables below and also shown in Index Map.

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DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

BRIDGE PROPOSED FOR INVESTIGATION THROUGH CONSULTANCY SERVICE IN RESPECT OF ALL ZONES OF HPPWD
Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
KANGRA ZONE
5th Palampur Circle
1 Palampur / Jaisinghpur Bridge over Neogal Khad at Alampur Lahru Majheen road Pre-stressed Box 1990 110-00 mtrs=70-00 mts
Balakrupi at RD 1/510 to 1/620. (VR) Girder +40-00 mts.
2 Palampur / Jaisinghpur Sita Ram Khad Alampur Harsipattan road at RD T-Beam and slab 1997 2x19.75 =39.50 Mtrs
21/165. (VR)
3 Palampur / Jaisinghpur Squard Khad Crossing No. 1 Hamirpur Sujanpur Thural Vented causeway 1983 20.00 mtr
Maranda road at RD 34/985
(MDR)
4 Palampur / Jaisinghpur Squard Khad Crossing No. 2 Hamirpur Sujanpur Thural Vented causeway 1981 105.00 mtr.
Maranda road at RD 34/702
(MDR)
5 Palampur / Tanda Joggal Khad Bridge at RD 0/420 Samloti Sarotri road T-3 (VR) Steel Truss Bridge 1972 37 mtr.
6 Palampur / Tanda Bathu Khad Bridge at RD 6/690 Chhughera Malmu road L-061 Steel Truss Bridge 1986 50 mtr.
(VR)
7 Palampur/ Kangra Gaj Khad RD 17/090. Ranital Kotla road at RD PSC 1983 140
17/090. (State Highway) (MDR)
8 Palampur/ Kangra Shingar Baan bridge RD 8/699. chambi Dharamshala road at Stone Arch. Type 1960 17.00
RD 8/699. (MDR-45)
9 Palampur/ Kangra Banoi Khad Kalla Nalla RD Chambi Dharamshala road at Stone Arch. Type 1950 16.80
12/240 RD 12/240.(MDR-45)
10 Palampur/ Kangra Bhor Bhalli khad RD 16/103. Kahlian to Tiare Dhagiyari road Steel 1996 27.90
at RD 16/103. R.R. )
11 Palampur/ Kangra Maned khad RD 19/710. Bhanala to Rulehar roasd at RD Steel 1998 28.60
19/710.(R.R. )
12 Palampur/ Kangra Bandla Nalla RD 0/290. Shahpur to Gandharp road at RCC 1912 16.00
RD 0/290. (R.R. )

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 HIMACHAL Technical Approach and Methodology,
PRADESH Work Plan and Organization and Staffing
PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
13 Palampur/Dharmahsala Bridge over Manooni Khad at Bagli Masrehar Yol Jheol road RCC -T- 1979 42.00
RD 2/260 Near G.S.S.S. Mandal at RD 2/260 (V.R.) Beam+ solid slab
bridge
14 Palampur/ Dharmahsala Bridge over Manjhi Khad Gaggal Chetru D/Shala Arch. Type Bridge 2001 36.00
Bridge at RD 2/435 at Chetru Mcleodganj road at RD 2/435 with Orthotropic
(M.D.R.) Deck
15 Palampur/ Palampur Bhiral Khad at RD 32/525 Dharmsala Yol Dadh Palampur RCC 1970 8.000
Road at RD 32/525 (M.D.R.)
16 Palampur/ Palampur Tahal Khad at RD 6/930 Parour Dheera Naura road at Steel Bridge 1970 30.000
6/930 (V.R.)
17 Palampur/Palampur Neogal Khad at RD 36/750 J.K.B.N. road at RD 36/750 Steel Bridge 1974 42.870
(V.R.)
7th Dalhousie Circle
18 Dalhousie/Dalhousie RD. 18/0/Chakki khad bridge Bakloh Shahpur Road at RD. P. S.C 1971 Two span 50 feet & one span 150
18/0 (SH) feet
19 Dalhousie/Dalhousie RD. 39/0/Dehar khad bridge Bakloh Shahpur Road at RD. P. S.C 1969 Two span 50 feet & one span 150
39/0 (SH) feet
20 Dalhousie/Dalhousie RD. 4/320/Brahal khad bridge. Shahpur Sihunta Chowari Jot P. S.C 1969 Two span 50 feet & one span 150
Chamba Road at RD. 4/320 (SH) feet
21 Dalhousie/Dalhousie RD. 25/973/Hobardi khad Nurpur Sanjha Nallah Lahru Steel truss bridge 1975 Two span 48.76 mtr. &
bridge Tunuhatti road at RD. 25/973 18.28 mtr.
(SH)
22 Dalhousie/Dalhousie RD. 24/800/ Channal bridge Shahpur Sihunta Chowari Jot Steel truss bridge 1980 137 feet 6 inch.
Chamba Road at RD. 24/800
(SH)
23 Dalhousie/Chamba RD. 0/010/Baloo Bridge Chamba Tissa road at Km. Steel Truss 1975 75.00
0/010. (NH)
24 Dalhousie/Chamba RD 3/588/Sal bridge Chamba Sahoo road at Km. RCC-T-Beam 3/1970 19.80
3/588 (MDR). bridge

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 HIMACHAL Technical Approach and Methodology,
PRADESH Work Plan and Organization and Staffing
PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
25 Dalhousie/Chamba RD. 0/189/Kiri bridge. Kiri Lagga road at Km. 0/189. RCC Box Girder 1975 49.50
(RR)
26 Dalhousie/Tissa RD. 45/000/Kalhel bridge. Chamba Tissa road at Km. RCC-T-Beam 1980 19.75
45/000 (NH).
27 Dalhousie/Tissa RD. 54/830/Chanju Nallah Chamba Tissa road at Km. Arch Type 1979 19.00
bridge. 54/830 (NH).
28 Dalhousie/Tissa RD. 56/350/Kurched Nallah Chamba Tissa road at Km. RCC-T-Beam 1980 19.75
bridge. 56/350 (NH).
29 Dalhousie/Tissa RD. 64/470/Tissa nalllah bridge Chamba Tissa road at Km. Arch type 1979 22.50
64/470. (NH)
30 Dalhousie/Salooni RD 17/392/Bhalei Nalah Bathri Sundla Langera J & K RCC T-Beam 1972 28.80
Boundary road at RD 17/392
(SH)
31 Dalhousie/Salooni RD 56/855/Chakoli Bathri Sundla Langera J & K Arch Bridge 1977 30.00
Boundary road at RD 56/855
(SH).
9th Nurpur Circle
32 Nurpur/Jawali 44/472 Bassa khad Jawalamukhi Dehra Jawali Raja RCC slab 1980 17.00
Ka Talab road MDR-80
33 Nurpur/Jawali 44/965 Gaj Khad Jawalamukhi Dehra Jawali Raja Pretested 1984 135.00
Ka Talab road MDR-80 concrete Box
Girder
34 Nurpur/Jawali 50/705 Giran khad Jawalamukhi Dehra Jawali Raja RCC T-Beam 1984 19.75
Ka Talab road MDR-80
35 Nurpur/Jawali 59/420 Badela khad Jawalamukhi Dehra Jawali Raja RCC slab 1986 21.00
Ka Talab road MDR-80
36 Nurpur/Jawali 70/293 Buhal khad Jawalamukhi Dehra Jawali Raja RCC slab 1968 71.20
Ka Talab road MDR-80

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 HIMACHAL Technical Approach and Methodology,
PRADESH Work Plan and Organization and Staffing
PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
37 Nurpur/Jawali 3/700 Nagrotu khad Lab Mastgarh Jounta road Rural Steel Truss 1986 27.20
road
38 Nurpur/Jawali 68/215 Khakhod Khad Ranital Kotla road MDR -88 Steel Truss 1985 19.37
39 Nurpur/Jawali 74/845 Bagga Nallah Ranital Kotla road MDR-88 RCC slab 1981 12.00
40 Nurpur/Jawali Nagrota Surian (Railway over Gaggal Tiara Lunj Nagrota RCC slab 1974 8.00
bridge) (constructed by Surian road Rural road RR
Railway) 35/600
41 Nurpur/Fathepur Chatta Km. 21/795 Pong Dam Fatehpur Jassur road Dack slab. 1982-83 40 mtrs.
(MDR-82)
42 Nurpur/Fathepur Sihal Khad Km. 24/150 Pong Dam Fartehpur Jassur RCC Beam 1983-84 320.35 mtr.
road (MDR-82)
43 Nurpur/Fathepur Mohtli Km. 0/510 Mohtli Sirat Chhouchar Baleer RCC Slab Type 2006 31.89 mtrs.
road (RR No. 047)
44 Nurpur/Fathepur Attara Km. 9/075 Jassur Gangath Indora road (RR T-beam 1986 82.96 mtrs.
No. 001)
HAMIRPUR ZONE
8th Circle Hamirpur
1 8th Circle /Hamirpur Beas River Hamirpur Sujanpur Thural RCC T-beam 1981 240.20 mtrs
Maranda road at RD 24/465
(MDR)
2 8th Circle /Hamirpur Pung Khad Hamirpur to Sujanpur road via RCC T-beam 1988 62.25mtrs.
Chouri at RD 19/210

( VR )
3 8th Circle /Hamirpur Kunah Khad Dhaneta Hamirpur road at RD RCC T-beam 1982 82.00 mtrs
23/700 (VR )
4 8th Circle /Hamirpur Sukkar Khad Kudhiar Masiana road at RD RCC T-beam 2002 202.96 mtrs.
7/610 ( VR )

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 HIMACHAL Technical Approach and Methodology,
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PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
5 8th Circle /Hamirpur Kunah Khad Kudhiar Masiana road at RD RCC T-beam 1995 62.80 mtrs
9/613 to 9/675 ( VR )
6 8th Circle /Hamirpur Nadaun Sujanpur road at Nadaun Sujanpur road (MDR) RCC Box Girder 1978 3 [Link] of 37.00mtr each
RD.2/645 Bridge
7 8th Circle /Tauni Devi Gudhwin Khad Hamirpur Bhoranj Jahu road at RCC T-beam 1980-81 18.80 mtrs.
RD 7/480 (MDR-35) bridge
8 8th Circle /Tauni Devi Kunah Khad Hamirpur Bhoranj Jahu road at RCC T-beam 1982-83 19.75mtrs.
RD 17/555 (MDR-35) bridge
9 8th Circle /Tauni Devi Mehali Khad Sujanpur Sandhol Mari road at RCC T-beam 1988 134.00 mtrs.
RD 2/800 (MDR-38) bridge
10 8th Circle /Tauni Devi Jangel Beri Khad Sujanpur Sandhol Mari road at RCC T-beam 1994 152.00 mtrs.
RD 9/750 (MDR-38) bridge
11 8th Circle /Tauni Devi Bakkar Khad Sujanpur Sandhol Mari road at RCC T-beam 1997 288.00 mtrs.
RD 18/780 (MDR-38) bridge
10th Circle Bilaspur
12 10th circle / Division No. I RD 156/600 C/o Slapper bridge over Satluj [Link] RCC. T- 1964 139.00 mtr
river on Chandigarh Mandi Beam Bridge.
Manali road NH-205.
13 10th circle / Division No. II R.D. 105/500. Chandigarh Mandi Manali road Buttress Pier type 1962 106.50 mtrs
NH-205(NH-21 Old)at R.D. bridge.
105/500.
15th Circle Una
14 Una/Una 0/570 near Santokhgarh Santokhgarh Polian road km. Prestressed 1983 10 Nos. ( 8 span 42 mtr each and
0/780 concrete bridge end 2 span
41.50 mtr. each Total span .=418
mtr
15 Una/Una Hoshiarpur road at RD. 2/800 Una Hoshiarpur road km. RCC T-Beam 1962 15 Nos span (17.84 mtr each)
13/308 total span 270 [Link]

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 HIMACHAL Technical Approach and Methodology,
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PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
SHIMLA ZONE
3 rd Circle Solan
1 Solan/Kasauli Kaushalya River on Bhognagar RR Arch Bridge 1985-86 20.00 meter.
Chakki Mour road at RD
11/345.
2 Solan/Kasauli Kaushalya River on Parwanoo RR Arch Bridge 1985-86 30.00 meter.
Khadeen road at RD 2/425.
3 Solan/Kasauli Gamber Khad on S.A.K.B road MDR Arch Bridge 1973-74 60.00 meter.
at RD 32/300.
4 Solan/Kasauli Kharshi Khad on S.A.K.B. road MDR Arch Bridge 1978-79 30.00 meter.
at RD 39/898.
5 Solan/Kasauli Beja Khad on S.A.K.B. road at MDR Steel Bridge 1969-70 25.00 meter.
RD 64/070
6 Solan/Arki Kuni Khad on SKRN road. at MDR-77 RCC slab cantilever 1966-67 75.00 meter.
RD. 47/700. 3 nos spans -25.00
meter each.
7 Solan/Arki Gamber Khad on SKRN road at MDR-77 RCC slab cantilever 1970 100.00 meter.
RD. 49/700. 4 nos spans -25.00
meter each.
8 Solan/Arki Kuni Khad on SAKB road at MDR-75 Arch Bridge. 1971 12.00 meter.
RD.17/100.
9 Solan/Arki Sayard khad on SAKB road at MDR-75 RCC-T-Beam span. 1974 13.50 meter.
RD. 4/100.
4th Circle Shimla
10 4th Circle/ Shimla Division 34/350 Shoghi Mehli Junga Sadhupul RCC-T-Beam 1988 22.50 [Link] lane
No.I road(MDR-13) Bridge
11 4th Circle/ Shimla Division 42/230 Shoghi Mehli Junga Sadhupul RCC Slab 1998 6.00 [Link] lane
No.I road(MDR-13)

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PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
12 4th Circle/ Shimla Division 8/500 Old Kasumpati Junga road(R.R) Valley bridge Steel 1912 31.00 [Link]
No.I trussed
13 4th Circle/ Shimla Division 1/870 Damachi to Bhad Road(R.R) RCC T-Beam 2016 16.75 [Link] lane
No.I Bridge
14 4th Circle/ Shimla Division 149/010 Bridge on MRR(Shimla) over RCC T-Beam 1977 32.50 [Link] lane
No.I Combermere Nallah(MDR-67) Bridge
15 4th Circle/ SRD Dhami Tatta Pani over Satluj River(RD Shimla Mandi Road via Cantilever 2005 82 Mtrs.
52/200) Tattapani(MDR-76) Prestressed Box
Girder Bridge
16 4th circle /Theog [Link] Sainj Deha Chopal Road MDR No. 74 Arch Bridge 1967 30 mtrs. span
km 0/0 to 20/740 at Lelupul RD
1/450)
17 4th circle /Theog [Link] Sainj Deha Chopal Road MDR No. 74 Arch Bridge 1966 30 mtrs. span
km 0/0 to 20/740 at Bajrolipul
RD 5/540
11th Circle Rampur
18 Rampur/Rampur Katolu Bridge Jeori Ganvi Road over Satluj RD Steel Truss Bridge 1991 75 Metres
2/810 Deck Type
19 Rampur/Rampur Dalog Bridge MashnooTaklech Bahli Sungri Bailey Bridge DS 1998 30.48 Metres
Road RD 40/000 Extra width
20 Rampur/Rampur Taklech Bridge Mashnoo Taklech road at RD T-beam bridge 1998 23 Metres
48/000
21 Rampur/Rampur Sarahan Bridge Gharat Circuit House Sarahan Bailey Bridge DS
Road at RD 4/480 extra 1999 12.19 Meters
wide
22 Rampur/Rampur Melan Khad Bridge Oddi Khaneti Kotgarh Road at RCC T-Beam 1992 16 Metres
RD 17/320
23 Rampur/Rampur Jogni Nallah Bridge Narkanda Thanedhar Kotgarh RCC T-Beam 1993 12 Metres
Bithal Road at RD 39/270

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 HIMACHAL Technical Approach and Methodology,
PRADESH Work Plan and Organization and Staffing
PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
24 Rampur/ Nirmand Kasholi Khad Bridge Wazir Bowali Jhakri bye pass Pre-stress girder 1989-90 29 Metres
road at RD 4/638 to 4/667. type bridge.
25 Rampur/ Nirmand Bridge at Jagat Khana Wazir Bowali Jhakri bye pass Pre-stress girder 1989-90 27 Metres
road at RD 5/183 to 5/215. type bridge.
26 Rampur/ Nirmand Bridge at Khunni Khad Wazir Bowali Jhakri bye pass Pre-stress girder 1989-90 35 Metres
road at RD 7/812 to 7/847. type bridge.
27 Rampur/ Nirmand Kaju Khad Bridge Wazir Bowali Jhakri bye pass Pre-stress girder 1994-95 30 Metres
road at RD 12/645 to 12/695. type bridge.
28 Rampur/ Nirmand Nagan Bridge N.C.C Road at RD1/300. R.C.C T- beam 1973 23 Metres
bridge
29 Rampur/ Nirmand Showad Bridge N.C.C Road at RD 7/750. Pre-stressed 1991 46.5 Metres
concrete bridge.
30 Rampur/ Karchham Sangla Bridge over Baspa Khad Rutarang Boning Saring Road at Bailey Bridge 1997 42.67 Metres
RD 3/500
31 Rampur/ Karchham Ramni Bridge over Satluj River NH-22 to village Ramni at RD Suspension Bridge 2000 92 Metres
0/000
32 Rampur/ Karchham Nigulsari bridge over River Link road to village Chhota Suspension Bridge 2000 80 Metres
Satluj Kamba at RD 5/250
33 Rampur/ Kalpa Giabong Bridge Chasso Ropa road RD. 0/560 Bailey Bridge DSR 1999 33.53 Metres
std width
34 Rampur/ Kalpa Moorang Bridge Link road to village Thangi RD. Bailey Bridge DS 1984 18.28 Metres
1/105 std width
35 Rampur/ Kalpa Moorang Bridge MoorangRest House to Bailey Bridge SS 1997 21.34 Metres
Thowaring road RD. 1/375 std width
36 Rampur/ Kalpa Moorang Bridge ThangiKunnuCharang road Suspension Bridge 1987 126.25 Metres
over satluj river RD. 0/180
37 Rampur/ Kalpa Neesang bridge Link road to village Nessang Suspension Bridge 1988 95 Metres
over Satluj river RD 0/700

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 HIMACHAL Technical Approach and Methodology,
PRADESH Work Plan and Organization and Staffing
PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
38 Rampur/ Kalpa Pangi Bridge Link road to village Pangi RCC T-Beam 1980 15.75 Metres
39 Rampur/Kaza Takli Nallah Bridge Kyato Chhicham Road at RD Bailey Bridge SS 1995 18.29 Meters
4/185 Std width
40 Rampur/Kaza Attargu Bridge Attargu Sagnam Mud Bhaba Steel Truss Semi 1986 48 Meters
Road over Spiti River at RD Through Type
0/000
41 Rampur/Kaza Shila Nallah Bridge Gramphoo Batal Kibber Road at Steel Truss bridge 1975 10 Meters
Km. 132/100 Deck Type
12th Circle Nahan
42 12th Circle HPPWD Nahan/ 1/015 C/O 33.18 mtr Box cell bridge Box cell bridge 2011 33.18 mtr
Nahan. over Malonwala ka Khalla on
Khajurrna Malonwala road (RR-
121).
43 12th Circle HPPWD Nahan/ 7/500 C/O 20.40 mtr solid slab bridge Box cell bridge 1985 20.40 mtr
Nahan. on Nagal Ka Khalla on Khajurrna
Bikram Bag Suketi Kala Amb
road (MDR -004).
44 12th Circle HPPWD Nahan/ 29/135 C/O 76.20 mtr arch bridge over Arch bridge 1969 76.20 mtr
Nahan. Jalal Khud on Nahan Dadhau
Haripurdhar road (MDR -001).
45 12th Circle HPPWD Nahan/ 3/900 C/O 40.00 mtr Box cell bridge Box cell 1985 40.00mtr
Nahan. on Kala Amb Trilokpur road
over Khari ka Khalla (MDR -
004).
46 12th Circle HPPWD Nahan/ 4/865 C/O 40.00 mtr Box cell bridge Box cell 1991 40.00 mtr
Nahan. on Kala Amb Trilokpur road
over Khari ka Khalla (MDR -
004).

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PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
47 12th Circle HPPWD Nahan/ 10/130 MDR/ Paonta Puruwala PSC bridge 1985 292.00 mtrs span (6 Nos span of
Paonta Sahib. Singhpura Bhagani Gojjar Dak 48.66mtrs each) with 4.25 mtrs
Pather road (MDR -094). carriage
48 12th Circle HPPWD Nahan/ 25/430 Renuka Sataun road km 13/450 Steel truss 1974 30.00 mtrs.
Shillai. to 29/060 (MDR-006). concrete bridge
14th Rohru Circle
49 Rohru/Chopal Bharanu Nallah(RD-6/190) RR/Banipul Mashrain Tharoch Bailey Bridge(Steel 1983 27.5 Meters
Road Truss)
50 Rohru/Chopal Oul Bridge(RD-12/750) RR/Sainj Khud Dimni Tharoch Bailey Bridge(Steel 1999 28.5 Meters
Kupvi Road Truss)
51 Rohru/Jubbal Bridge over Tikkari Nallah MDR/Gumma Baghi Road RCC T-beam 1979 36 Meters
(RD-1/315) Bridge
MANDI ZONE
1st Circle Mandi
1 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 0/070.) Pandoh Shiva road km. 0/0 to Suspension Bridge 1923 C/o 86.40 [Link] Suspension
13/0 (RR) bridge
2 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 12/690. Ghatasani Tikken Barot road Steel Truss Bridge 1975 C/48.78mtr. Span Steel truss
(RR) Tikken Bridge
3 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 46/840 M.K.K.B. Road (RR) R.C.C. T-Beam 1985 C/o15.25 [Link] R.c.c. T-Beam
Bridge at Ropa Nallah
4 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 22/215 M.K.K.B. Road (RR) Composite Steel 1990 C/o 25.00 mtr. Span Composite
Plate Girder Steel Plate
Bridge
5 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 46/767 M.K.K.B. Road (RR) R.C.C. T-Beam 1990 C/o13.00 [Link] R.c.c. T-Beam
Bridge at Ropa Nallah
6 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 5/060. Urla Kotrupi chuku road (RR) R.C.C. T-Beam 1994 C/o 19.75 [Link] R.c.c. T- Beam
Bridge bridge at Nagar
7 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 4/080 Tikken Shilbhhani road (RR) Steel Truss Bridge 1995 C/33.50 mtr. Span Steel truss

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PUBLIC WORKS Collection of Bridge Inventory and Condition Data through app.,
DEPARTMENT its rating and providing rehabilitation measures with
Bill of Quantity in State of Himachal Pradesh
[HPPWD]

Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
Tuin Bridge
8 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD at 3/360 Deokhan Monal road (RR) R.C.C. T-Beam 2000 C/o25.00 [Link] R.c.c. T-Beam
Bridge Munal Bridge
9 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 15/585 M.K.K.B. Road (RR) Composite Steel 2005 C/o 19.75 mtr. Span Composite
Plate Girder Steel Plate
Bridge
10 Mandi /Mandi-1 At RD 0/150 Kamand Neri road (RR) Composite Steel 2005 C/o 35.00 mtr. Span Composite
Plate Girder Steel Plate
Bridge
11 Mandi/Mandi-II At RD 206/032 OLD PCM road portion Km Suspention Bridge 1877 80.00 mtr
206.00 to 207.400
12 Mandi/Mandi-II At RD 14/500 Kotli Kun Ka Tar road (MDR- steel truss bridge 1996 75.70 mtr
32) at Rd 14/500
13 Mandi/Mandi-II At RD 5/150 Ratti Kalkhar road steel truss bridge 1978 35.00 mtr
(MDR-80) Km 0/00 to 14/800
14 Mandi/Mandi-II At RD 0/215 Sinyah Dhawan road Km 0/00 RCC T-Beam 1990 21.00 mtr
to 6/200 Bridge
15 Mandi /Sunder Nagar At RD 164/680. Chandigarh Mandi Manali road Box girder 1989 78.00 mtr. Span Box
(old NH-21) New NH-205 bridge double girder bridge double lane.
lane.
16 Mandi / Karsog at RD 1/180 Chindi Pangna road Km. 0/0 to RCC T-Beam 1981 10.00
10/200 . (Bridge at RD 1/180).
17 Mandi / Karsog at RD 4/935 Chindi Pangna road Km. 0/0 to RCC T-Beam 1981 15.75
10/200 . (Bridge at RD 4/935).
18 Mandi / Karsog at RD 8/090 Chindi Pangna road Km. 0/0 to RCC T-Beam 1982 18.25
10/200 . (Bridge at RD 8/090).
19 Mandi / Karsog at RD 9/475 Chindi Pangna road Km. 0/0 to RCC T-Beam 1984 19.75
10/200 . (Bridge at RD 9/475).
20 Mandi / Karsog at RD 121/965 Shimla Mandi road via RCC T-Beam 1983 19.75.
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Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
Tattapani Km. 52/250 to
145/00. (Bridge at RD
121/965).
21 Mandi / Karsog at RD 109/290 Shimla Mandi road via RCC T-Beam 1982 12.25.
Tattapani Km. 52/250 to
145/00. (Bridge at RD
109/290).
22 Mandi / Karsog at RD 8/580 Bakhrot Sanarli Kelodhar Luhri RCC T-Beam 1980 7.27
Sainj road Km. 0/0 to 41/800 .
(Bridge at RD 8/580).
23 Mandi / Karsog at RD 10/075 Bakhrot Sanarli Kelodhar Luhri Steel Truss 1982 30.48
Sainj road Km. 0/0 to 41/800 .
(Bridge at RD 10/075).
24 Mandi / Karsog at RD 33/425 Bakhrot Sanarli Kelodhar Luhri Steel Truss 1997 40.00
Sainj road Km. 0/0 to 41/800 .
(Bridge at RD 33/425).
25 Mandi / Karsog at RD 41/465 Bakhrot Sanarli Kelodhar Luhri RCC T-Beam 1986 55.00
Sainj road Km. 0/0 to 41/800 .
(Bridge at RD 41/465).
26 Mandi / Karsog at RD 60/625 Tattapani Slapper road Km. 0/0 Steel Truss 1990 40.00
to 60/625 . (Bridge at RD
60/625).
27 Mandi / Karsog at RD 0/975 Karsog Parlog road Km. 0/0 to RCC T-Beam 1997 19.30
23/00 . (Bridge at RD 0/975).
28 Mandi / Karsog at RD 1/233 Karsog Parlog road Km. 0/0 to Steel Truss 1991 30.48
23/00 . (Bridge at RD 1/233).
29 Mandi / Karsog at RD 7/950 Karsog Parlog road Km. 0/0 to Steel Truss 1997 25.00
23/00 . (Bridge at RD 7/950 ).

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Location of bridge (Km/Land Name of road NH/SH/MDR Total length of bridge with span
Sr. No Circle/Division Type of bridge Year of construction
Mark) No./Name (In
Jogindernagar Circle
30 JNR/Joginder Nagar At km. 11/675 Baijnath Lad Bharol Steel Truss 1990 33.28 mtr.
Kandhapattan road 0/0 to 46/0
(MDR-43).
31 JNR/Joginder Nagar At km. 21/940 Baijnath Lad Bharol Steel Truss 1975 40.00 mtr.
Kandhapatan road km. 0/0 to
46/0 (MDR-43).
32 JNR/Joginder Nagar At. Km. 40/845 Baijnath Lad Bharol RCC T-Beam 1999 19.75 mtr.
Kandapattan road km. 0/0 to
46/0 (MDR-43).
33 JNR/Dharampur Kandhapattan over River Beas JNSG road (MDR) RCC Pre stressed 1991 133.50 mtr.
at Km. 34/640
6th Circle Kullu
34 Banjar Divsion/6th Circle Banjar Khabal road at Rural Road English Type 1992 36.00 mtr.
Kullu Damothi at Rd. 0/325 Tubular Truss
Bridge
35 Banjar Divsion/ 6th Circle Banjar Bathad road at Rural Road English Type 1988 (22.50+10.00+12.00)
Kullu Gushaini. Tubular Truss & 44.50 mtr.
Girder Bridge

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Sr.N Name of Zone Total Nos of Bridges to be investigated

1 Kangra Zone 44
2 Hamirpur Zone 15
3 Shimla Zone 51
4 Mandi Zone 35
Total 145

3.3 SITE APPRECIATION

In order to gain firsthand knowledge of the project roads and to know the existing conditions at site, a team of
Key Professionals of LASA had
visited certain bridge on 10th
November, 2018. The
Consultants have obtained a
good understanding of the
visited Bridge locations
particularly the present
condition of the bridges,
salient features, requirement
of rehabilitation works etc.
The information and data
gathered during the site visit
and review of TOR prepared
for the project have been
made use, in formulating our
approach and methodology
and work plan for carrying
out the assignment. The
findings of the site visit are
summarized in the following
sections:
3.3.1 Topography
The terrain in which project
roads fall is mountainous.
Figure 3-1: Index Map
3.3.2 Climate and
Rainfall
The climate varies from hot and sub-humid tropical (450–900 metres) in the southern low tracts, warm and
temperate (900–1800 metres), cool and temperate (1900–2400 metres) and cold glacial and alpine (2400–
4800 metres) in the northern and eastern high elevated mountain ranges. The highest recorded temperature
was 33.1°C (91.58°F) and lowest recorded temperature was -4.8°C (23.36°F) C. The highest amount of rainfall
that has been recorded in Dharmasala is 3400 mm. The annual rainfall of Himachal Pradesh is 2909 to 3800
mm.
3.3.3 Economic Activities
The Himachal Pradesh Economy make a lot of profit from raising cash crops. The main food crops grown are
wheat, maize, rice, barley, seed-potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops,
olives, and figure. The State economy has recorded impressive growth and has a wide base with Agricultural,
manufacturing, industrial, mining, and tourism to name some.

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3.3.4 Bridges
The following bridges are observed during site reconnaissance.

3.4 DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

As per ToR, and further as per addendum issued by the Client, the time period shall be 195 days.

3.5 TECHNICAL APPROACH

3.5.1 Integration of Project Team Personnel

As the project preparation work for the assignment requires the inputs of Engineers / Specialists in various
fields, the Consultants’ have realized that this demands a well-coordinated and interdisciplinary approach
including regular and close interface and coordination between the Consultants’, Client and the counterpart
staff. Therefore, the Consultants’ approach will be one of integration whereby all the key personnel are
assimilated into one team where each one is aware of one’s own and others responsibilities and authority, the
overall objectives of the services and the benchmark levels of the quality. To achieve this, the Consultants’
have:
► Selected a strong and balanced team of suitably qualified and experienced professionals for each type of
services to address requirements as per the ToR and to fit the team into an organization which will ensure
that :
– Delivery of the services in accordance with highest professional standards and practices;
– Adoption of appropriate technology and methods;
– The closest liaison between the Consultants’ team and Client;
► Sound management practices.
► Planned to hold regular meetings with the Client and consultation with stakeholders to facilitate
expeditious decisions / approval as may be necessary to remove bottlenecks in the progress;
► Provided as a part of technology transfer that counterparts staff of Karnataka PWD fully participate in
various activities and thus acquire a thorough understanding of the methods and the techniques for
carrying out the study.
3.5.2 Timely Completion of the Project
The Consultants’ will ensure that the project preparation work is completed in time and as per the work plan.
This will be possible through constant and close monitoring during all stages. As it is common knowledge the
delays in execution of assignment occur usually due to:
► Delays in mobilization; Non-availability of sufficient experienced staff for the study which involve planning,
engineering surveys, investigations, structural analysis / design etc.; Lack of resources for conducting
surveys and investigations; Lack of coordination with other agencies; Delay in response from the Client
and other agencies; Delays in analysis and preparation of draft reports and approvals.

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The Consultants’ have adequate competent staff to carry out all the tasks / activities required to complete the
assignment within time schedule. We have adequate resources and capabilities for conducting all field surveys
and investigations. The Consultants’ have also requisite experience and are familiar and in the knowhow of the
local conditions, rules / regulations and other pertinent requirements. The Consultants’ will take following
measures to complete the assignment well within the time schedule:
► Mobilizations and commencement of work immediately on formal signing of the contract. The
Consultants’ for this reason have proposed all the key experts from among their full time staff to ensure
availability without any delay; To induct resources timely as are required for the engineering surveys /
investigations and other surveys. A number of teams will be deployed simultaneously for field work, as
required by opening additional fronts to have the necessary data as early as possible; Regular monitoring
of the work plan / schedule and make revisions wherever necessary to make up for slips if any; Analyze
data and prepare various reports and documents as per work plan; Regular meetings with the Client and
counterpart staff.
3.5.3 Quality Assurance
Effective quality management on the Project will be achieved by the application of relevant procedures which
include definition of responsibilities and duties, implementation of project planning and review, appropriate
verification of inputs and project work, quality auditing and, where necessary, corrective action. These
procedures will generate quality records which are ensured by establishment and execution of activities and
tasks related to QA and QC, based on the concepts of ISO 9001:2008.
The Consultants’ have proposed to review the quality control exercised at various stages through the visits of
their experts from head office at appropriate intervals as considered necessary. This will ensure the accuracy
and the correctness of the study.
3.5.4 Innovativeness
The Consultants’ intend to apply the latest and innovative approaches that are proven and produced positive
impacts towards carrying out smoothly similar projects. Some of the innovative approaches to be applied for
this project would be:
► Sustainable and Systematic Monitoring of mobilization; Effective implementation of Quality Control
Program with review of quality assurance plan; Sustainable and Systematic close Monitoring of Work
Program and taking remedial actions to ensure progress as per schedule; Systematic Supervision of field
activities; Preparation and Handling of Digital Database for information storing; With the aim to evolve
engineering design based on Green Highways Principle, adopting environment friendly construction
technique using materials like fly-ash, recycled asphalt pavement materials, dismantled road materials,
stabilized materials etc. and Use of latest software’s for analysis and design.
3.5.5 Management Approach
The emphasis of the Consultants’ will be to ensure a proper management of all the issues and obligations
under the assignment. The Consultants’ approach to proactive management of services will be based on the
following actions:
► Close co-ordination with Client, site counterpart staff, Related Govt. Offices, etc.; Systematic and effective
working relation within the Consultant’s associates; Team Leader duly empowered to act and advise on
technical, administrative and financial matters; Strict adherence to the work schedule; Clearly defined
roles and responsibilities for each member of the proposed team; Sufficient flexibility to respond to
desired changes and directions; Systematic procedures for quality control; Well-equipped field office setup
electronically linked with Home office support; Computerized communications; Adherence to the ToR.
The Consultants will organize and arrange to make appropriate “Power Point” presentation to the relevant
stakeholders in order to explain the findings and options available.

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3.5.6 Support from Head Office

Taking into account the scope of the Project, the Time Frame and Work Schedules for implementation and the
need to maintain proper quality control, the Consultants’ will make pertinent arrangements for providing a
continuous technical, administrative and management support from LASA Head Office at New Delhi, as
required.

3.6 GENERAL APPROACH

Based on our understanding of the objectives and the detailed ToR, an appropriate methodology that
addresses the specific requirements has been proposed. Since the scope of services covers some independent
and interdependent activities, it is proposed to follow a TASK APPROACH to carry out the entire work
comprehensively and completely to the satisfaction of Client, by carrying out the activities corresponding to
each of the tasks.

3.7 DETAILED METHODOLOGY FOR TASKS / ACTIVITIES

The following paragraphs bring out the methodology, which is proposed to be used for carrying out the
individual tasks during the consultancy services of both the project roads part of the study and summarized in
Table.
The work shall be executed to the highest standards using state of art technologies. The consultant is free to
refer to the Indian/ International Standards best suited for this job and within the resources allocated. The
consultant has been provided with sample formats (Annexure A & B) for the entire bridge inspection and data
collection which shall be improved upon during the submission of the inspection report.
The complete operation and collection of data shall be subject to checks at all stages as deemed necessary by
the Employer which will be discussed during the inception report and will be freezed. The consultant shall be
liable to rectify such defects in data as brought out by the Employer or as noticed during the inspection and he
shall make good all deficiencies at his own cost. In addition, separate chapter shall be dedicated in inception
report on the way of presenting comparison of data (whichever is relevant i.e. theoretical and actual scour
depths and other data) collected from the department and actually noticed at site.
The consultant shall rate the bridges in order of severity for which he will provide the rating methodology and
index as per the best practices during submission of the inception report, as a separate chapter with
references. This will be agreed with the employer during the discussions.
The consultant shall establish a temporary office at Shimla manned by senior coordinating personnel during
the course of the data collection. The address of the office including the personnel manning it including their
Telephone & FAX numbers and e-mail address, will be intimated by the consultant to the Employer before
commencement of the services.
TASK GROUP I: MOBILIZATION, WORK INITIATION & SUBMISSION OF INCEPTION REPORT
Task 1: Mobilization
Immediately upon receipt of notice to proceed, the Consultants will make necessary arrangements for office
and residential accommodations, etc. so that the services can be commenced at the earliest within the time
frame specified in the contract.
The Team Leader will hold a startup meeting with the HPPWD officials to get all the necessary data and
information about the past studies conducted for this project and also to have preliminary discussions with
them on the proposed work program of the Consultants for undertaking the assignment. Further, the
procedure proposed to be followed by the Client for administration of the contract as well as any modification
required in the scope of work will be discussed with them. All logistical matters will be resolved during initial
stages of mobilization.
Task 2: Finalization of Sample Formats

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Sample formats for collection of bridge condition data as per enclosure at Annexure-A and Bridge inventory
data will be collected utilizing Mobile Bridge Inspection Unit/similar equipment as enclosed at Annexure-B.
The consultant will improve upon these sample formats to best of the practices and these formats will be
agreed upon during the approval for the inception report. The consultant shall also provide the format in
which inspection report for each bridge shall be generated through software (sample of the format is at
Annex-E). The data required for generating inspection report shall invariably be collected .
Task 3: Finalization of Methodology
The consultant will provide the rating methodology and index as per the best practices during submission of
the inception report, as a separate chapter with references. This will be agreed with the employer during the
discussions on inception report.
Task 4: Submission of Inception Report
A comprehensive Inception Report will be submitted to HPPWD within 25days of the commencement of the
Study. The Consultants will review and update their program of work and methodology after taking a detailed
stock of site, noting changes and difficulties encountered, together with proposal on overcoming the same.
The Inception Report shall include the details of the review of the Data and findings of the reconnaissance
survey; progress made till date and preliminary conclusions based on the initial findings and will include at
least the following:
► Detailed methodology to meet the requirement of the TOR.
► Detailed assessment of existing bridges as per Reconnaissance survey will be part of Inception Report.
► Detailed program of work for field surveys, detailed designs, design outputs and deliverables, BOQs,
showing time, duration and personnel as well as the inter-relationship between activities.
Task 5: Presentations
The consultant will present the final inception report at Shimla and arrange presentation for about 30 officers
of PWD.
TASK GROUP II: DEVELOPMENT OF DATA COLLECTION APP
The software and the app. will be developed by the consultant under the guidance of Himachal Pradesh PWD
to collect bridge inventory & condition survey data and to designate the rating system as per structure health.
This Software comprises of the following process flow.
1. Data collection
2. Data Storage
3. Data Upload to Server
4. Report Submission
Task 1: Data Collection
Data collection is in real time and should have on site stamping for location (Latitude and Longitude) to embed
for all bridge data collected. Collection system is capable of uploading photos and data collected by User in
Auto mode. The software needs the user to remain online or logged in till the time the data is uploaded or
transferred to the server. Once the user logs in, the data collection module gets activated and guides the user
to complete the data collection module. In case some data is not completed, the data is stored on the tablet
under Bridge list as Bridge data to Update. For updating the data the user has to select the bridge from this list
and enter all data starting from 1st screen to the last screen. On completion of all entries, the bridge data
shifts from bridge for Update to Bridge for Submit. This can be done from a point where Wi-Fi is available or
the connection is strong for faster transfer.
Task 2: Data Storage

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This Software is capable of transferring data from User’s hardware to server in auto mode provided the
internet connection is available and strong enough to transfer data in a fast mode.
Task 3: Data Upload to Server
Once data is collected at the bridge location, the data is uploaded to server via internet. Each User's device has
unique user identity and password to enable such upload. Data once uploaded will be available with the User
on his device for a fixed duration to enable editing, should the same be essential. If the data is accepted by the
server as complete, the data will Disappear from the tablet.
Task 4: Report Submission
Once the editing, accepted and analysis of data is done by concern authority, than the report prepared need
to submit on server via device through internet.
TASK GROUP III: BRIDGE INVENTORY AND CONDITION DATA COLLECTION
Task 1: Bridge Classification
Classification of bridge is done by a series of alpha numeric number strings which is based on specific details of
the bridge. There are 5 such strings used to classify the bridge. They being
1. National Identity number (20A/N)
2. Bridge Location number (18N)
3. Bridge Classification number (22A/N)
4. Bridge Structural Rating number (9N)
5. Bridge Socio-Economic rating number (6N)
National Identity Number (20A/N):

National identity number is made of specific codes namely:

► State code (2A)

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► RTO zonal number (2N)

► Type of Road (1A)
► Road Highway number (5A/N)
► Chainage (7N)
► Bridge Number (3N)
State Code (2A):
The same designated alpha codes as designated by Regional Transport Office (RTO) for the entire country to
each state is used in this classification system. The code for Himachal Pradesh is ‘HP’ as under: 2 Alphabets.
RTO Zonal Code (2N):
The same designated alpha codes as designated by Regional Transport Office for the entire country to each
RTO office area is used in this classification system. The code for each RTO district is as under: 2 Numeric
The chart showing codes and RTO office area in Himachal Pradesh may be modified as per client requirement
during the actual works:
HP-01 & HP-02 Statewide (tourist buses & taxis)
HP-03 Shimla – Urban
HP-04 Dharamsala
HP-05 Mandi
HP-06 Rampur Bushahr
HP-07 Shimla
HP-08 Chaupal
HP-09 Theog
HP-10 Rohru
HP-11 Arki
HP-12 Nalagarh
HP-13 Kandaghat
HP-14 Solan
HP-15 Parwanoo
HP-16 Rajgarh
HP-17 Paonta Sahib
HP-18 Nahan
HP-19 Amb
HP-20 Una
HP-21 Barsar, Hamirpur
HP-22 Hamirpur
HP-23 Ghumarwin
HP-24 Bilaspur
HP-25 Reckong Peo
HP-26 Nichar (Bhaba Nagar)
HP-27 Poo
HP-28 Sarkaghat
HP-29 Jogindernagar
HP-30 Karsog
HP-31 Sundernagar

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HP-32 Gohar, Mandi

HP-33 Mandi
HP-34 Kullu
HP-35 Anni, Kullu
HP-36 Dehra
HP-37 Palampur
HP-38 Nurpur
HP-39 Dharamshala
HP-40 Kangra
HP-41 Kaza
HP-42 Keylong
HP-43 Udaipur
HP-44 Churah
HP-45 Pangi
HP-46 Bharmour
HP-47 Dalhousie
HP-48 Chamba
HP-49 Banjar
HP-50 Shimla (auto-rikshaws)
HP-51 & HP-52 Shimla (urban)
HP-53 Baijnath
HP-54 Jawali
HP-55 Nadaun / Hamirpur
HP-56 Jaisinghpur
HP-57 Chowari
HP-58 Manali
HP-59 Solan
HP-60 Hamirpur
HP-61 Kullu
HP-62 & HP-63 Shimla (rural)
HP-64 Solan
HP-65 Mandi
HP-66 Kullu
HP-67 Hamirpur
HP-68 Dharmsala
HP-69 & HP-70 Bilaspur
HP-71 Nahan
HP-72 Una
HP-73 Chamba
HP-74 Bhoranj, Hamirpur
HP-76 Paddhar, Mandi
HP-77 Dodra Kawar, Shimla
HP-78 Bangana, Una
HP-79 Sangrah, Sirmaur
HP-80 Haroli, Una

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HP-81 Salooni (Dist. Chamba)

HP-82 Mandi (rural)
HP-83 Jawalaji, Kangra
HP-84 Sujanpur Tihra, Hamirpur
HP-85 Shillai, Sirmaur
HP-86 Dharampur
HP-90 Shahpur
HP-92 Rampur Bushahr
HP-93 Baddi
HP-95 Kumarsain

Type of Road Code (1A):

This code is to be provided to define the type of road and the basis geographical extends of the road. The type
of road shall be either of the following National highway, State highway, District road, Municipal road or other
roads. The following designated alphabet shall be used as the code to define the type of road. The code for
this is 1alphabet
Type of Road Code
Express highways (E)
National highways (N)
State highways (S)
Major District Roads (D)
Other District Roads (O)
Municipal Roads (M)
Other City/Town Roads (T)
Rural Roads (R)

Road/Highway Number Code (5N/A):

The roads/highway number shall be as per the state/ national authority (3N, 2A) All National highways have
been designated as N in the previous code, in this code, the highway number shall be maintained as the code.
As per recent notification all highway numbers have been changed. Only new numbers have to be entered in
the database. If the new number is not known, the inspector will return incomplete entry which while
validation shall be returned allowing the inspector to submit with old highway number. Once this old number
is inserted during validation the database will updated with new the number and old number also.
For example
Road/ Highway Code Data Base
National Highway from Pathankot to Mandi is NH20. 020ZZ. 020ZZ, NEWZZ
National Highway from Nagrota to Mubarikpur is NH20A. 020AZ. 020AZ, NEWAZ
State highway from Shimla to Mandi is SH13. 013ZZ 013ZZ,NEWZZ

Where NEWZZ is new highway number which is allotted by the data base as per the notification.
Where ABC is number given while survey by the surveyor. This number could be area or RTO zone wise.
Where no alphabet occurs in the number for the Highway, the Highway number shall be followed by ZZ
indicating no alphabet has been allotted to this highway.
Example: As given for National Highway from Mumbai to Delhi
Since India does not have a unified road numbering system, this code is temporary and shall be changed to
Unified Road numbering system when it is established.

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The code for this is 3 numerical followed by 2 alphabets

Chainage Code (7N):
The Chainage is used to establish the location of the bridge on the road/ Highway Network. This item must be
coded for all structures located on or over passing the Highway Network. This Code is a 7-digit number to
represent the Chainage distance in kilometers to the nearest thousandth (with an assumed decimal point). The
starting point being the city of origin and is assigned as 0 km. Where origin is not defined the point on the east
or north is taken as the zero point or point of origin. Code the Chainage at the beginning of the structure (i.
e .the lowest kilometer on the bridge).When the Inventory route goes under the structure, then code the
Chainage on the under passing route where the structure is first encountered.
Code all zeros in this field for all records where kilometer points are not provided. The Chainage is coded
aligned to the assumed decimal point and zero filled where needed to fill the 7 digits. Decimal point is
assumed after the first four digits. So the last three digits are part meters.
EXAMPLES: Code
Chainage for130.34Km 0130340
Chainage for 9.60Km 0009600

The code for Chainage is 7 numerical

Bridge Number Code (3N):
The bridge number is the code assigned to each inventory record to identify the record in a serial manner
(within a RTO zone). Start point of the road in the zone is designated as the Start. Starting from 001 the
number shall incremented with each record. The code shall be assigned in the following manner.
First bridge from the start 001
Second bridge from start 002
101th bridge from the start 101

When the road changes, the 1st record on the new road shall be set to the last number that is completed in
the RTO zone and shall be continued till that road is completed, once done the procedure is repeated till all
roads in that Zone are completed. So the bridge number gives the cumulative number of bridges in a particular
zone but does state the cumulative number for the number of bridge on a particular road. Since there are
various roads, always the starting of numbering should be from the main roads, then secondary roads,
connectors etc.
Once the unified road numbering system is adopted by India, this numbering will also be reviewed and could
undergo change.
The code for bridge number is 3 Numerical

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Bridge Location Number (18N):

Bridge location number is made of specific codes namely:

► Longitude (9N)
► Latitude (9N)
This item contains a narrative description of the bridge location. It is recommended that the location be keyed
to a distinguishable feature on an official highway department map such as road junctions and topographical
features. This item shall be left justified without trailing zeros.
Longitude Code (9N):
For bridges on any road/ highway or municipal road; record and code the longitude of each in degrees,
minutes and seconds to the nearest hundredth of a second (with an assumed decimal point). The point of the
coordinate may be the beginning of the bridge in the direction of the inventory or any other consistent point
of reference on the bridge. The reason for the increased precision is to facilitate the use of Global Positioning
System (GPS) data directly into this item. The increased precision is not mandatory, if GPS readings are not
available, the current measuring methods and level of precision may continue to be used. The minimum
precision should be to the nearest minute, but the preferred precision is to the nearest hundredth of a second
using GPS methods.
Latitude Code (9N):
For bridges on any road/ highway or municipal road; record and code the latitude of each in degrees, minutes
and seconds to the nearest hundredth of a second (with an assumed decimal point). The point of the
coordinate may be the beginning of the bridge in the direction of the inventory or any other consistent point
of reference on the bridge. The reason for the increased precision is to facilitate the use of Global Positioning
System (GPS) data directly into this item. The increased precision is not currently mandatory and, if GPS
readings are not available, the current measuring methods and level of precision may continue to be used. The
minimum precision should be to the nearest minute, but the preferred precision is to the nearest hundredth
of a second using GPS methods.
EXAMPLE: Code
Longitude is 81°5.8' (current precision) 081050800
(Acceptable coding) 081060000
Latitude is 81°5’ 50. 65" (GPS reading) 081055065

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Bridge Classification Number (22A/N):

Bridge classification Number is made of specific codes namely:

► Structural Form (2N)
► Material of Construction (1N)
► Type of Bridge (2A)
► Loading as per IRC (2N, 1A)
► Age of Bridge (1N)
► Traffic Lane on Bridge (1N)
► Bridge Structure Crossing Features (1N)
► Length of Bridge (6N)
► Width of Carriageway (5N)
Structural Form Code :( 2N):
The first and second digits indicate the predominant type of design and/or type of construction and shall be
coded using one of the following codes: Indicate with a 2-digit code composed of 2 numerical, the code used
for this definition is 2 numerical.
Code Description
01 Slab
02 Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
03 Girder and Floor beam System
04 Tee Beam
05 Box Beam or Girders – Multiple
06 Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
07 Frame (except frame culverts)
08 Orthotropic
09 Truss - Deck
10 Truss – Thru
11 Arch – Deck
12 Arch – Thru

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13 Suspension
14 Stayed Girder
15 Movable – Lift
16 Movable – Bascule
17 Movable – Swing
18 Tunnel
19 Culvert (includes frame culverts)
20 * Mixed types
21 Segmental Box Girder
22 Channel Beam
00 Other
Material of Construction Code (1N):
Record the description on the inspection form and indicate the material used for construction of the structure
for the main span(s) with a 1-digit code composed of 1 numerical.
The first digit indicates the kind of material and/or design and shall be coded using one of the following codes:
Code Description
1 Concrete
2 Modified Concrete
3 Steel
4 Steel continuous
5 Pre-stressed concrete *
6 Pre-stressed concrete continuous *
7 Wood or Timber
8 Masonry
9 Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
0 Other
* Post-tensioned concrete should be coded as pre-stressed concrete.
EXAMPLES:
Description Code
Wood or Timber Bridge 7
Masonry Bridge 8
Steel Bridge 3
Simple Span Concrete Bridge 1
Tunnel in Rock 0
The code used for this definition is 1 numerical
Type of Bridge Code (2A):
The classification of type shall be either of the following, depending upon the span of the bridge:
Span of Bridge Code
► Culvert <6 CV
► Minor Bridge length 6m – 60m MI
► Major Bridge length above 60m MA
► Extra-long Bridge length above 150m. EL
Length of the bridge is taken as clear length of bridge without approaches between two abutments.
The code used is 2 Alphabet

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Loading as per IRC Code (2N, 1A):

The code used shall be as under.
Code Allowed Loading on Bridge Spans
05R 5.5 T
09R 9.5 T
12R 12.5 T
18R 19 T
24R 25 T
30R 30 T
40R 40 T
50R 50 T
60R 60 T
70R 70 T
10S 100 T
38S 385 T
Age of Bridge Code (1N):
The age of the structure is divided into following group as per age when the inspection is done.
Age when Inspection done Code
100 years & above 9
75 years to 99 years 8
50 years to 74 years 7
25 years to 49 years 6
15 years to 24 years 5
10 years to 14 years 4
05 years to 09 years 3
01 years to 04 years 2
Below 1 year 1
When the age is defined as to 4 years, it means till 4 years and 11 months and 30 days. Just short of 5 years
completion, i.e., it will be denoted by code 2. Age code shall be denoted as per the stated norms (1N).
Traffic Lane on Bridge (1N):
Coding For Traffic Lane on Bridge Deck
Code Description
9 Number of lanes more than 10
8 Number of lanes 10
7 Number of lanes 8
6 Number of lanes 6
4 Numbers of lanes 4
3 Number of lane 3
2 Number of lane 2
1 Number of lane 1
0 No proper lane marking

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Features Crossing Bridge Structure (1N):

Coding For Bridge Structure Crossing Features
Code Description
9 Bridge crossing over ocean, sea and creek bridges.
8 Bridge crossing over river.
7 Bridge crossing over canal bodies, nalla, drains and other bodies
6 Bridge over Railway lines and railway related structure (ROB)
5 Rail under bridge (RUB)
4 Bridge over road and highway
3 Underpass
2 Tunnels
1 Grade separators, Flyovers
0 All railway crossings where no bridge exists.

Length of Bridge (6N):

The length of the bridge entered shall be measured between bridge abutments
For example Code
If the Length of the bridge is
20Km 50m 020050
50Km 99m 050099
Width of Carriageway (5N):
For example Code
If the Width of the carriageway is
16m 50cm 01650
Bridge Structural Rating Number (9N):
Bridge Structural Rating Number is made of specific codes namely:
Rating for Integral and Non-Integral Deck 1N
Rating for Superstructure 1N
Rating for Substructure 1N
Rating for Bank and Channel 1N
Rating for Structural Evaluation 1N
Rating for Deck Geometry 1N
Rating for Vertical and Horizontal Clearance 1N
Rating for Waterway Adequacy 1N
Rating for Scour Efficiency 1N

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Rating for Integral and Non-Integral Deck

Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 Excellent Condition Deck is in Excellent condition means: This rating may be used for as long
as 10 years after the new bridge has been constructed.
8 Very Good Condition Very good conditions means: Few defects in expansion/contraction joints
Minor Maintenance if and minor transverse or longitudinal cracks. There is no spalling, scaling
required or delamination found but potential exist for preventive maintenance.
7 Good Condition, Minor Good condition means: Few minor cracks without efflorescence (cracks
Maintenance is are scalable) & roughness on the deck resulting in rough riding.10% or
required less span is water saturated. Small areas of shallow delamination OR
Minor rusting in steel deck, but potential exist for minor maintenance
deck shoulder & drainage needs maintenance.
6 Fair Condition, Local Fair condition means: Potential exists for minor rehabilitation-Bridge
Rehabilitation if deck slab are in working condition but requires immediate attention. Dec
required k has many spalls which may expose steel. Heavy scaling (1/2”-1” in
depth). 20-40% of the deck is water saturated and/or deteriorating.
Disintegration of deck edges. Considerable delamination. In case of steel
deck considerable rusting with areas of section loss.
5 Satisfactory Condition, Satisfactory condition means: Potential exist for major maintenance.
Local Rehabilitation is Bridge deck offers poor riding quality. Minor spalling of the deck &
required medium scaling (1/4”- 1/2” depth). 10-20% of the deck is water
saturated and/or deteriorating Deck shoulders are poorly kept. Excessive
number of major cracks seen on deck girder which requires repairs.
Extensive lifting of deck off beams although no damage visible. In-case of
steel deck, wide spread rusting with initial steel loss is observed.
4 Poor Condition, Major Poor condition means: Potential exists for major rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation if Considerable spalling of deck. 40-60% of water saturation with
required deterioration. Heavy disintegration of deck edges. Extensive
delamination of rebar. The deck slab has been severely undermined due
to abutment or concrete pavement pressure. In case of steel deck, Heavy
rusting in areas of advanced section loss and holes/or holes developing
through deck.
3 Serious Condition, Serious condition means: Repair and rehabilitation required
Major Repair and immediately. The deck slab has been severely damaged due to
Rehabilitation required certain natural calamities or accidents transforming it to a state of
failure. More than 60% of deck is water saturated and deteriorated.
Bridge may warrant one-lane traffic or load restrictions. Heavy rusting of
steel deck of advanced section loss and holes/or many holes developing
through deck.
2 Critical Condition, Critical condition means: The need for and repair and rehabilitation is
Repairs and urgent. The deck has changed to an extent where deck slab is near state
Rehabilitation of failure. The deck span on verge of collapse or section has failed.
Urgently required

1 Imminent Failure Imminent failure condition means: Facility is closed. Bridge deck closed
Condition, if not due to failure. Corrective action may put it back in light use.
attended to

0 Failure, Bridge is closed Bridge deck closed due to failure means: Replacement necessary.

Rating for Superstructure (1N):

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This item describes the physical condition of all structural members in the superstructure. Rate and code the
condition in accordance with the previously described general condition ratings. Code N for all culverts.
The structural members should be inspected for signs of distress which may include cracking, deterioration,
section loss, and malfunction and misalignment of bearings.
The condition of bearings, joints, paint system, etc. shall not be included in this rating, except in extreme
situations, but should be noted on the inspection form.
On bridges where the deck is integral with the superstructure, the superstructure condition rating may be
affected by the deck condition. The resultant superstructure condition rating may be lower than the deck
condition rating where the girders have deteriorated or been damaged.
Fracture critical components should receive careful attention because failure could lead to collapse of a span
or the bridge.
Superstructure
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 Excellent Condition Superstructure is in Excellent condition means: Fully functional. This
rating may be used for as long as 10 years after the new bridge has been
constructed.
8 Very Good Condition Very good condition means: The bridge girders are in good conditions
Minor Maintenance if barring a few minor cracks on girder & columns. No noteworthy
required deficiencies which affect the superstructure potential exists for minor
preventive maintenance.
7 Good Condition, Minor Good condition means: Potential exist for minor maintenance The bridge
Maintenance is superstructure is in fairly good condition, but with few cracks and
required splitting of beams or stringers at insignificant locations. Minor loss of
steel seen in girder portion. Loss of bearing support is observed. Hairline
cracking of pre-stressed concrete girders, deck girders, slab stem girders
etc. Considerable rusting of structural steel members. Minor longitudinal
or transverse movement of superstructure.
6 Fair Condition, Local Fair condition means: Potential exist for minor rehabilitation -Bridge
Rehabilitation if superstructure and its components such as girder, bearings, and pier
required caps are in working condition but require immediate attention.
Considerable decay, cracking or splitting or crushing of beams or
stringers but elements are still sound. Considerable open cracking of pre-
stressed concrete girders, deck girders, slab stem girders etc.
Considerable rusting of structural steel members. Saturation of
superstructure with some leeching. Widespread (not critical) collision
damage to truss member. Initial section loss of structural steel in critical
areas of primary support. Several small fatigue cracks in compression
zones of non-fractural-critical members. Few cracks in tension areas.
Shear cracks in pre-stressed beams with no effect on structural integrity.
5 Satisfactory Condition, Satisfactory condition means: Potential exist for major maintenance.
Local Rehabilitation is Some cracking or splitting or crushing of beams or stringers. Bridge
required girder and the pier caps require attention. Considerable cracking of pre-
stressed concrete girders, deck girders, slab stem girders etc.
Considerable rusting of structural steel members. Minor saturation of
superstructure. Heavy leeching through concrete diaphragms. Mis-
alignment of bearing components is seen. Spalling and section loss are
observed along the girder. Minor (not critical) collision damage to truss
member. Initial section loss of structural steel support. Few small fatigue
cracks in compression zones of non-fractural-critical members.
Isolated shear cracks in pre-stressed beams with no effect on structural

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Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title

integrity.
4 Poor Condition, Major Poor condition means: Potential exists for major rehabilitation Excessive
Rehabilitation if decay, cracking or splitting or crushing of beams or stringers. Heavy
required disintegration, deterioration, saturation or leeching of pre-stressed
concrete members. Extremely heavy rust built-up causing damage to
other structural elements. Advance section loss of structural steel in
critical areas. Critical collision damage to truss member, Numerous areas
of cracking in compression zones of non-fractural-critical members
Several location of cracking in tension zone of non-fractural-critical
members or in compression zones of fracture critical members. Shear
cracks in several pre-stressed beams with no appreciable effect on
structural integrity. The bearings are loose whereas the t-frame shows
corrosion and spalling.
3 Serious Condition, Serious condition means: Repair and rehabilitation required
Major Repair and immediately. Disintegration or damaged condition of primary
Rehabilitation required superstructure elements requiring shoring, lane reduction and load
restrictions. Any shear crack or combination of shear cracks that affect
the structural integrity of bridge, fatigue cracks in tension zones of
fracture critical members. Cracking of non-fracture critical member
which is severe in magnitude.
2 Critical Condition, Critical condition means: The need for and repair and rehabilitation is
Repairs and urgent- facility should be closed until the indicated repair is completed.
Rehabilitation Urgently Severe fatigue cracking in fracture critical members. Advanced shear
required cracking in pre-stressed concrete member. Structure on verge of collapse
or portion of structure has failed.
Severe fatigue cracking in fracture critical members.
1 Imminent Failure Imminent failure condition means: Facility is closed.
Condition, if not Bridge deck closed due to failure. Corrective action may put it back in
attended to light use.
0 Failure, Bridge is Bridge structure closed due to failure of bridge superstructure means:
closed Replacement necessary.

Rating for Substructure (1N):

This item describes the physical condition of piers, abutments, piles, fenders, footings, or other components.
Rate and code the condition in accordance with the previously described general condition ratings. Code N for
all culverts.
All substructure elements should be inspected for visible signs of distress including evidence of cracking,
section loss, settlement, misalignment, scour, collision damage, and corrosion. The rating given by Scour
Critical Bridges may have a significant effect on this item of classification if scour has substantially affected the
overall condition of the substructure.
The substructure condition rating shall be made independent of the deck and superstructure.
Integral-abutment wing walls to the first construction or expansion joint shall be included in the evaluation.
For non-integral superstructure and substructure units, the substructure shall be considered as the portion
below the bearings. For structures where the substructure and superstructure are integral, the substructure
shall be considered as the portion below the superstructure.

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Substructure
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 Excellent Condition Substructure is in Excellent condition means: Fully functional. This rating
may be used for as long as 10 years after the new bridge has been
constructed.
8 Very Good Condition Very good condition means: The bridge sub-structure and its components
Minor Maintenance if are in good conditions barring a few minor cracks on pier & abutments.
required No noteworthy deficiencies which affect the substructure potential exist
for minor preventive maintenance.
7 Good Condition, Minor Good condition means: Potential exists for minor maintenance. The
Maintenance is required bridge sub-structure is in fairly good condition, but with few insignificant
cracks of concrete units. Light to moderate scaling of concrete or masonry
units. Spalling of concrete masonry units which may expose rebar but
does not affect bearing area. Minor scour exposing footing. Corrosions
observed in piers.
6 Fair Condition, Local Fair condition means: Potential exists for minor rehabilitation Moderate
Rehabilitation if required cracking and leeching of concrete masonry units. Major deterioration or
initial disintegration of concrete masonry units. Spalling of concrete
masonry units with minor effect on bearing. Significant exposure of pile
and pile cap bents due to erosion with minor reduction in capacity.
Undermining of pile footing not affecting stability but requiring corrective
action. Initial loss of steel structural members in critical stress areas.
5 Satisfactory Condition, Satisfactory condition means: Potential exists for major maintenance
Local Rehabilitation is Bridge piers/column support requires attention. Open cracks, moderate to
required heavy scaling, deterioration or initial disintegration, minor water
saturation or, cracking with leeching of concrete masonry units. Spalling
of concrete masonry units with minor effect. Not so major cracks seen in
abutments which require repairs. Settlement minor cracks observed in
foundation & exposure of pile and pile cap bents due to erosion. Minor
undermining of sub structure footing on rock. Exposure of pile footing
with no undermining. Initial deterioration or pitting of structural steel
piling with little or no impact on structure. Riveted seams or steel tubes
bulging.
4 Poor Condition, Major Poor condition means: Potential exists for major rehabilitation – Any
Rehabilitation if required condition in rating 5 which is excessive in scope. Excessive cracking and
leeching of concrete units. Bridge may warrant traffic reduction to one
lane or load restrictions. Scour critical bridge with actual scour limits
within spread footing or piles. Scour or undermining of footing affecting
stability of structure. Advance section loss of steel structural members in
critical stress areas. Seam on steel tube is split open. The abutments show
corrosion and spalling. The fenders are damaged.
3 Serious Condition, Major Serious condition means: Repair and rehabilitation required immediately.
Repair and Rehabilitation Any condition in rating 4 which is of severe magnitude or for which
required blocking or shoring is necessary. Traffic reduction to one lane or load
restrictions necessary. Severe section loss in critical stress areas.
2 Critical Condition, Critical condition means: The need for and repair and rehabilitation is
Repairs and urgent – On the verge of collapse and beyond the capabilities of blocking
Rehabilitation Urgently and shoring. Scour critical bridge with scour below spread footing base or
required which exposes an extensive length of piling. Severe shear cracking in
concrete support. Severe section loss, scour, collision damage leading to
poor physical condition of the structure.

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Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title

1 Imminent Failure Imminent failure condition means: Facility is closed. Bridge deck closed
Condition, if not due to failure.
attended to
0 Failure, Bridge is Bridge structure closed due to failure of bridge sub-structure means:
closed Replacement necessary.

Rating for Bank and Channel (1N):

This item describes the physical conditions associated with the flow of water through the bridge such as
stream stability and the condition of the channel, riprap, slope protection, or stream control devices including
spur dikes. The inspector should be particularly concerned with visible signs of excessive water velocity which
may affect undermining of slope protection, erosion of banks, and realignment of the stream which may result
in immediate or potential problems. Accumulation of drift and debris on the superstructure and substructure
should be noted on the inspection form but not included in the condition rating. Rate and code the condition
in accordance with the previously described general condition ratings and the following descriptive codes:
Bank & Channel
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
N Not Applicable, Use Not applicable means: Use when bridge is not over a waterway (channel).
when Bridge is not over a
waterway
9 Excellent Condition Excellent Condition means: There are no noticeable or noteworthy
deficiencies, which affect the condition of the channel.
8 Very Good Condition Very good condition means: Potential exists for minor preventive
Minor Maintenance if maintenance Channel alignment is good and stream is stable. Banks are
required protected or well vegetated.
Bank alignment is free of brush and drift. River control devices such as
spur dikes and embankment protection are not required or are in a stable
condition.
7 Good Condition, Minor Good condition means: Potential exists for minor maintenance. Bank
Maintenance is required protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and
embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or
channel have minor amounts of drift. Minor channel scour.
6 Fair Condition, Local Fair condition means: Potential exists for minor rehabilitation. Bank
Rehabilitation if required protection is being eroded. River control devices and/or embankment
have major damage. Trees and brush restrict the channel. Deep channel
scour. Poor channel alignment. Local scour at piers and wing wall of
culvert. Scour at culvert toe wall with no undermining.
5 Satisfactory Condition, Satisfactory condition means: Potential exists for major maintenance.
Local Rehabilitation is Bank is beginning to slump. River control devices and embankment
required protection have widespread minor damage. There is minor eroding of
stream bank and streambed movement evident. Debris is restricting the
channel flow slightly. Minor scour at culvert toe wall.
4 Poor Condition, Major Poor condition means: Potential exists for major rehabilitation. Bank and
Rehabilitation if required embankment protection is severely undermined. Significant channel
works required such as deflectors, dykes or channel straightening to
protect bridge and/or roadway. River control devices have severe
damage. Large deposits of debris are in the channel. Severe damage to
channel control device. Extensive scour leading to undermining of footing
or culvert toe wall. Excessive scour behind culvert wing wall.
3 Serious Condition, Major Serious condition means: Repair and rehabilitation required immediately
Repair and Rehabilitation Bank protection has failed. River control devices have been destroyed.
is required Stream bed aggradations, degradation or lateral movement has changed
the channel to now threaten the bridge and/or approach roadway.

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2 Critical Condition, Critical condition means: The need for and repair and rehabilitation is
Repairs and urgent The channel has changed to the extent the bridge is near a state of
Rehabilitation Urgently collapse.
required
1 Imminent Failure Imminent failure condition means: Facility is closed. Bridge closed because
Condition, if not of channel failure. Corrective action may put back in light service.
attended to
0 Failure, Bridge is Bridge closed because of channel failure means:
closed Replacement necessary.
Rating for Structural Evaluation (1N):
This item describes the physical condition of all components of the bridge in general and those not specifically
covered under foundations, sub- structure and super- structure. Rate and code the condition in accordance
with the previously described general condition ratings. Code N for all culverts.
All structure elements should be inspected for visible signs of distress including evidence of cracking, section
loss, settlement, misalignment, collision damage, and corrosion.
The structure condition rating shall be made independent of the deck, substructure and superstructure.
More specific attention is paid to the summation of distress in one area of bridge which could result in distress
in other components of the bridge. Bearings, expansion joints and allied distress fall under this category.
Structural Evaluation
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 Excellent Condition The Bridge structure is in excellent condition means:
Fully functional. No deficiencies noticed.
8 Good Condition, The bridge structure and its components are in good conditions means:
Bearings and expansion Barring a few minor cracks. Bearings and expansion joints show minor
joints show detrimental or no detrimental distress. No noticeable or noteworthy deficiencies
distress which affect the condition of the bridge.
7 Fairly good condition The bridge structure is in fairly good condition means: Few cracks and
with cracks and loss of loss of steel is seen. Corrosion is observed but no major cracks due to
steel is seen, not corrosion are seen. Minor shrinkage cracks and insignificant damage
requiring any corrective with no misalignment and not requiring any corrective action.
action
6 Bridge components Bridge components require attention means: Not so major cracks seen
require attention in abutments which require repairs. Bearings and joints show
some distress which could be detrimental to other areas of bridge.
Deterioration is initial and local.
5 Bridge components are Bridge components are in working condition but require attention and
in working condition repairs means: Moderate to major deterioration, cracking, spalls, minor
but require attention settlement, local scouring observed. Bridge structure
and repairs and its components are in working condition but require attention and
repairs.
4 Corrosion and spalling, Corrosion and spalling, Bearings and joints shows distress and
Bearings and joints deterioration means: Large spalls, wide cracks, considerable
shows distress and settlement, Mis- alignment, open joints, Some components show major
deterioration cracks and sign of distress with an emerging crack pattern. Other
components show corrosion and spalling. Bearings and joints show
distress and deterioration.

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3 The bridge structure The bridge structure shows certain signs of distress in form scour,
shows signs of distress collision damage, and corrosion means: Settlement and misalignment
in form of scour, of various components thus adversely affecting structure. Bearings and
collision damage, joints show distress which has started propagating to adjoining areas of
corrosion bridge.
2 Local failure, leading to Local failure, severe settlement means: The bridge structure has
poor physical condition undergone severe distress in form of cracking, deterioration, section
of the structure loss, scour, collision damage leading to poor physical condition of the
structure. Corrective action essential to maintain
traffic flow on the bridge.
1 Bridge is closed due to Bridge is closed means: Failure of various components of bridge
failure of various structure. Corrective action may put it back in use with reduced
components, efficiency.
Corrective action may
put it back
0 Failure, Bridge is Bridge structure closed due to failure of bridge structure means:
closed Replacement is necessary.

Rating for Deck Geometry (1N):

The overall rating for deck geometry includes two evaluations: (a) the curb-to-curb or face- to-face of rail
bridge width using the following tables.
The curb-to-curb or face-to-face of rail dimension shall be taken from Bridge Roadway Width, Curb-to-curb.
The values provided in the tables are for rating purposes only. Do not use these values for any design purpose,
Current design standards must be used for structure design or rehabilitation.
Notes:
1. Dimensions are inmeters.
2. ‘N’ represents Number oflanes.
Rating by Comparison of Number of Lanes and Bridge Roadway Width, Curb-to-Curb.
If the user select 1, 2 lanes and any type of road
Bridge Roadway Width four Lanes
Deck Geometry Rating Code
E, N, S, D , O, M, T & R (All road type)
9 >7.9
8 7.9
7 7.3
6 6.7
5 6.1
4 5.5
3 4.9
2 Any width less than required for a
rating code of 3 and structure is open.
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If the user select 3, 4 lanes and any type of road

Bridge Roadway Width four Lanes
Deck Geometry Rating Code
E, N, S, D , O, M, T & R (All road type)
9 >3.7N+3.7
8 3.7N+3.7
7 3.7N+3.0
6 3.7N+2.4
5 3.7N+1.8
4 3.7N+1.2
3 3.7N+0.6
Any width less than required for a rating
2
code of 3 and structure is open.
0 Bridge Closed
If the users select 5, 6 lanes and type of road is E, N & S
Bridge Roadway Width four Lanes
Deck Geometry Rating Code
E, N& S
9 >12.8
8 12.8
7 12.2
6 11.6
5 11.0
4 10.4
3 10.1
Any width less than required for a
2
rating code of 3 and structure is open.
0 Bridge Closed
If the user selects 5, 6 lanes and type of road is all other (D & O, and M, T & R)
Bridge Roadway four Lanes
Deck Geometry Rating Code
D , O, M, T & R
9 >12.8
8 12.8
7 11.6
6 11.0
5 10.1
4 9.1
3 8.2
Any width less than required for a rating
2
code of 3 and structure is open.
0 Bridge Closed
If the user selects 6 and above lanes and type of road is E, N & S
Bridge Roadway Width Six Lanes
Deck Geometry Rating Code
E, N & S
9 >3.7N+7.3
8 3.7N+7.3
7 3.7N+6.1
6 3.7N+4.9
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Bridge Roadway Width Six Lanes

Deck Geometry Rating Code
E, N & S
4 3.4N+3.7
3 3.4N+3.4
Any width less than required for a rating
2
code of 3 and structure is open.
0 Bridge Closed

If the user selects 6 and above lanes and type of road is all other (D & O and M, T & R)
Bridge Roadway Width Six Lanes
Deck Geometry Rating Code
D & O, M, T & R
9 >3. 7N+5.5
8 3.7N+5.5
7 3.7N+4.6
6 3.7N+3.7
5 3.4N+3.0
4 3.4N+1.8
3 3.4N+1.5
Any width less than required for a rating
2
code of 3 and structure is open.
0 Bridge Closed

Rating for Vertical & Horizontal Clearance (1N):

Rating by Comparison of Minimum Vertical Clearance over Bridge Roadway - and Functional Classification
Rating for Minimum Vertical Clearance
Vertical Functional Class
clearance E, N & S D, O, M, T & R
9 >5.18 >5.02
8 5.18 5.02
7 5.10 4.72
6 5.02 4.41
5 4.80 4.34
4 4.57 4.26
3 Vertical clearance less than value in rating code of 4 and requiring corrective action
2 Vertical clearance less than value in rating code of 4 and requiring replacement.
0 Bridge Closed.

Rating for Waterway Adequacy (1N):

This item appraises the waterway opening with respect to passage of flow through the bridge. The following
codes shall be used in evaluating waterway adequacy (interpolate where appropriate). Site conditions may
warrant somewhat higher or lower ratings than indicated by the table (e.g., flooding of an urban area due to a
restricted bridge opening).
Where overtopping frequency information is available, the descriptions given in the table for chance of
overtopping mean the following:

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Remote - greater than 100 years

Slight - 11 to 100 years
Occasional - 3 to 10 years
Frequent - less than 3years
Adjectives describing traffic delays mean the following:
Insignificant - Minor inconvenience. Highway passable in a matter of hours.
Significant - Traffic delays of up to several days.
Severe - Long term delays to traffic with resulting hardship.
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
Waterway Adequacy (E, N & S)
N Bridge not over a water way Bridge not over a waterway.
Bridge deck and roadway Bridge deck and roadway approaches above floodwater
9 approaches above floodwater elevations (high-water) means: Chance of overtopping is
elevations remote.
Bridge deck above roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches means: Slight chance
8 approaches Slight chance of of overtopping roadway approaches.
overtopping roadway
approaches
Slight chance of overtopping Slight chance of overtopping bridge deck and roadway
7 bridge deck and roadway approaches.
approaches
Overtopping of roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches means: Occasional
6 approaches with insignificant overtopping of roadway approaches with insignificant traffic
traffic delays delays.
Overtopping of roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches means: Occasional
5 approaches with significant overtopping of roadway approaches with significant traffic
traffic delays delays.
Occasional Overtopping of bridge Occasional overtopping of bridge deck and roadway
4 deck and roadway approaches approaches with significant traffic delays.
with significant
traffic delays
3 Frequent Overtopping of Frequent overtopping of bridge deck and roadway
bridge deck and roadway approaches with significant traffic delays.
approaches with significant
traffic delays
Occasional or Frequent Occasional or frequent overtopping of bridge deck and
2 Overtopping of bridge deck and roadway approaches with severe traffic delays.
roadway approaches with sever
traffic delays
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Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title

Waterway Adequacy (D& O)
N Bridge not over a water way Bridge not over a waterway.
9 Bridge deck and roadway Bridge deck and roadway approaches above floodwater
approaches above floodwater elevations (high-water) means: Chance of overtopping is
elevations remote.
Bridge deck above roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches means: Slight chance
8 approaches Slight chance of of overtopping roadway approaches.
overtopping roadway
approaches
Slight chance of overtopping Slight chance of overtopping bridge deck and roadway
6 bridge deck and roadway approaches.
approaches
Overtopping of roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches means: Occasional
5 approaches with insignificant overtopping of roadway approaches with insignificant traffic
traffic delays delays.
Overtopping of roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches means: Occasional
4 approaches with significant overtopping of roadway approaches with significant traffic
traffic delays delays.
Occasional Overtopping of bridge Occasional overtopping of bridge deck and roadway
3 deck and roadway approaches approaches with significant traffic delays.
with significant traffic delays
Frequent Overtopping of bridge Frequent overtopping of bridge deck and roadway
2 deck and roadway approaches approaches with significant traffic delays.
with significant
traffic delays
Occasional or Frequent Occasional or frequent overtopping of bridge deck and
2 Overtopping of bridge deck and roadway approaches with severe traffic delays.
roadway approaches
with sever traffic delays
0 Bridge closed Bridge closed.
Waterway Adequacy (M, T & R)
N Bridge not over a water way Bridge not over a waterway.
Bridge deck and roadway Bridge deck and roadway approaches above floodwater
9 approaches above floodwater elevations (high-water) means: Chance of overtopping is
elevations remote.
Bridge deck above roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches means: Slight chance
8 approaches Slight chance of of overtopping roadway approaches.
overtopping roadway
approaches
Slight chance of overtopping Slight chance of overtopping bridge deck and roadway
7 bridge deck and roadway approaches.
approaches
Overtopping of roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches. Occasional
6 approaches with insignificant overtopping of roadway approaches with insignificant traffic
traffic delays delays.
Overtopping of roadway Bridge deck above roadway approaches. Occasional
5 approaches with significant overtopping of roadway approaches with significant traffic
traffic delays delays.
4 Occasional Overtopping of bridge Occasional overtopping of bridge deck and roadway
deck and roadway approaches approaches with significant traffic delays.
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Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title

Frequent Overtopping of bridge Frequent overtopping of bridge deck and roadway
3 deck and roadway approaches approaches with significant traffic delays.
with significant traffic delays
Occasional or Frequent Occasional or frequent overtopping of bridge deck and
2 Overtopping of bridge deck and roadway approaches with severe traffic delays.
roadway approaches with
sever traffic delays
0 Bridge closed Bridge closed.
Rating for Scour Efficiency (1N):
Use a single-digit code as indicated below to identify the current status of the bridge regarding its vulnerability
to scour. Scour analyses shall be made by hydraulic / geotechnical / Structural engineers. Whenever a rating
factor of 4 or below is determined for this item, the rating code for Substructure may need to be revised to
reflect the severity of actual scour and resultant damage to the bridge. A scour critical bridge is one with
abutment or pier foundations which are rated as unstable due to (1) observed scour at the bridge site or (2) a
scour potential as determined from a scour evaluation study.
Scour Efficiency
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 Bridge (including piles) foundations Bridge foundations (including piles) on dry land well above flood
on dry land well above flood water water elevations.
elevations
8 Bridge foundations determined to Bridge foundations determined to be stable for assessed or
be stable for calculated scour calculated scour conditions means: Calculated scour is above top
conditions of footing. (Example A)
7 Bridge is no longer scour critical Bridge is no longer scour critical means: Countermeasures have
been installed to correct a previously existing problem with
scour.
6 Use only to describe case where Use only to describe case where bridge has not yet been
bridge has not yet been evaluated evaluated for scour potential means: Scour
for scour potential calculation/evaluation has not been made.
5 Score within limits of footing or Scour within limits of footing or piles means: Bridge foundations
piles determined to be stable for calculated scour conditions.
4 Protect exposed foundations from Bridge foundations determined to be stable for calculated scour
the effects of additional erosion conditions means: Field review indicates action is required to
and corrosion protect exposed foundations from effects of additional erosion
and corrosion.
3 Scour critical, Bridge foundations Bridge is scour critical means: Bridge foundations determined to
determined to be unstable for be unstable for calculated scour conditions:
calculated scour conditions Scour within limits of footing or piles. (Example B)
Scour below spread-footing base or pile tips. (Example C)
2 Extensive scour has occurred at Bridge is scour critical means: Field review indicates that
bridge foundations immediate extensive scour has occurred at bridge foundations. Immediate
action is required action is required to provide scour countermeasures.
1 Scour critical, indicates that failure Bridge is scour critical means: Field review indicates that failure
of piers/abutments is imminent of piers/abutments is imminent. Bridge is closed to traffic.
bridge is closed to traffic
0 Bridge is scour critical, bridge has Bridge is scour critical. Bridge has failed and is closed to traffic.
failed and is closed to traffic

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Socio-Economic Importance Bridge Rating Number (6N):

Socio- Economic Bridge Rating Number

Socio- Economic Bridge Rating Number is made of specific codes namely:
Rating for Connectivity between Two Cities (1N)
Rating for Average Daily Traffic (1N)
Rating for Social Importance (1N)
Rating for Economy Growth Potential (1N)
Rating for Alternate Route (1N)
Rating for Environmental Impact (1N)
Rating for Connectivity between Two Cities (1N):
Code a 1-digit number that is based on population of the cities/ towns/ areas that the bridge connects. In case
present population is not known, latest census population figures can be adopted. This rating is also
dependent on which type of road the bridge is located.
Coding For Connectivity between Two Cities
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 Bridge connects Highly Bridge connects Highly dense populated areas means: Bridge
dense populated areas connects population centers of over 50 Lakhs and is located on a
road which is a national highway.
8 Bridge connects dense Bridge connects dense populated areas means: Bridge connects
populated areas population centers of over 40 Lakhs then is located on a road which
is a national highway.
7 Bridge connects moderately Bridge connects moderately dense populated area means: Bridge
dense populated areas connects population centers of over 30 Lakhs and is located on a
road which is a national highway.

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Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title

6 Bridge connects less densely Bridge connects less densely populated areas means: Bridge
populated areas connects population centers of over
20 Lakhs and is located on a road which is a national highway or a
major state highway/ road.
5 Bridge connects highly Bridge connects highly populated areas means: Bridge connects
populated areas population centers of over 15 Lakhs and is located on a road which
is a major highway or a major district or municipal road.
4 Bridge connects populated Bridge connects populated areas means: Bridge connects
areas population centers of over 10 Lakhs and is located on a road which
is a highway or a major district or municipal road.
3 Bridge connects moderately Bridge connects moderately populated areas means: Bridge does
populated areas not connect any major two cities of population over 10 Lakhs but
connects cities with population of about 7.5 lakhs.
2 Bridge connects less Bridge connects less populated areas means: Bridge does not
populated areas connect any major two cities of population over 7.5 Lakhs but
connects towns with population of about 5 lakhs.
1 Bridge does not connect any Bridge does not connect any major two town’s means: Bridge does
major two towns not connect any major two towns of population over 5 Lakhs but
connects centers of population of about 1 lakhs.
0 Bridge connects low Bridge connects low population areas means: Bridge connects low
population areas population areas: Bridge does not connect any major two centres
of population over 1 Lakhs.

Rating for Average Daily Traffic (1N):

Code a 1-digit number that rates the average daily traffic volume for the inventory route on which the bridge
is located. The ADT coded should be the most recent ADT counts available. If the bridge is closed, code the
actual ADT from before the closure occurred. ADT is calculated using standard norms used for ADT calculation.
Due weightage should be given to type of vehicle and number of axles. ADT should be then evaluated per lane
for the bridge with ADT being aggregated for both directions of traffic.
Coding For ADT
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 <300/<300 <300/<300
8 301 to 500 / 301 to 500 301 to 500 / 301 to 500
7 501 to 1000 / 501 to 1000 501 to 1000 / 501 to 1000
6 1001 to 2000 / 1001 to 2000 1001 to 2000/ 1001 to 2000
5 2001 to 3000/ 2001 to 3000 2001 to 3000/ 2001 to 3000
4 3001 to 4500 / 3001 to 5000 3001 to 4500 / 3001 to 5000
3 4501 to 6000 / 5001 to 6000 4501 to 6000 / 5001 to 6000
2 6001 to 7000 / 6001 to 7500 6001 to 7000 / 6001 to 7500
1 7001 to 7500 / 7501 to 8500 7001 to 7500 / 7501 to 8500
0 >7500 / > 8500 >7500 / > 8500

Rating for Social Importance (1N):

Code a 1-digit number that rates the importance of the bridge from the social stand point on the inventory
route. The social importance is relative and could vary from time to time and hence it is important that each
survey/ inspection this code is updated. The social relevance of the bridge relates to connecting towns, area or
zones within the same area. Example of social importance is removal of islandness, remoteness, inaccessibility

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and ease of movement on a crossing. The impact of the bridge in removal of these and the dependence of the
population on the bridge increase the social importance of the bridge.
Coding For Social Importance
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 The Bridge structure connects The Bridge structure connects two remote or island areas means:
two remote or island areas The Bridge structure connects two remote or island areas to each
other and is the only links for connectivity.
8 The Bridge connects one The Bridge structure connects one remote or island areas to
remote or island are as to mainland and is only links for connectivity means: It removes the
mainland and is only links for remoteness of the island or remote area and provides means of
connectivity movement to goods and population on daily basis. Social
empowerment of area depends on the existence of the bridge.
Absence of bridge will render the area inaccessible.
7 The bridge is one of the link to The bridge is one of the links to the island or remote area to
the island or remote area to mainland means: It links two banks of the river and provides as one
mainland of the main link to movement from one bank to other on daily basis
to the population. Absence of bridge could render the area
inaccessible or reduce access.
6 It links two banks of the river or It links two banks of the river or obstacle means: It links two banks
obstacle of the river or obstacle(railway line/highway corridor/ airport/
water channel, etc.) and provides as one of the link to movement
from one bank to other on daily basis to the population. It connects
the residential area of the city/ town to industrial/ commercial hub
of the city/ town. Absence of bridge will reduce accessibility and
result in difficulties.
5 Alternate routes and links exist Alternate routes and links exist but this links is important means:
but this links is important Absence of bridge will reduce accessibility and have moderate
impact on the areas connected. Alternate routes and links exist but
this links is important
4 Absence of bridge will reduce Absence of bridge will reduce accessibility and have minor impact on
accessibility and have minor the areas connected means: Alternate routes and links exist. The
impact on the areas connected bridge is one of the many structure connecting and hence has easy
alternate route to replace it.
3 Bridge eases movement from one Bridge eases movement from one end to other means: Bridge is over
end to other a crossing of major nature and it eases the movement from one end
to other and saves time and effort. People want the bridge to be
there to ease their movement.
2 Bridge is over a crossing of minor Bridge is over a crossing of minor nature and is not very critical to
nature and is not very critical to connectivity.
connectivity
1 Bridge structure impacts the Bridge structure impacts the movements in terms of time and effort
movements in terms of time and needed to overcome the obstacle means: It is over a crossing that is
effort needed to overcome the clogged at particular times only. People can avoid usage of bridge.
obstacle
0 Bridge structure does not impact Bridge structure does not impact the regions it connects means: This
the regions it connects structure has partial effect on the movement.

Rating for Economic Growth Potential (1N):

Code a 1-digit number that rates the importance of the bridge from the economic stand point on the inventory
route. The economic importance is relative and could vary from time to time and hence it is important that
each survey/ inspection this code is updated. The economic growth potential of the bridge relates to
dependence of one area on the connected area/ connected towns or zones within the same area. The impact

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of the bridge in enhancement of the growth potential of these and the dependence of the population on the
bridge increase the economic growth potential of the bridge.
Coding For Economic Growth Potential
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 The bridge connects 2 The bridge connects two important economic areas which are inter-
important areas which dependent of each other means: Absence of the bridge will adversely affect
are dependent of each the growth and sustenance of the economic day to day activities in the area.
other
8 The Bridge connects two The Bridge structure connects two remote or island areas to each other and
remote or islands to each is the only links for connectivity means: Bridge brings in growth engines
other and is the only links closer and improves the possibility of economic fallout due to its existence.
for connectivity Absence of bridge will remove the growth and render the area remote/
island/ inaccessible.
7 The Bridge connects two The Bridge structure connects two important areas which are dependent on
important areas which each other for growth means: Bridge brings in growth engines closer and
are dependent on each accelerates economic growth of both the area due to its existence. Absence
other for growth of bridge will remove the growth and render the area remote/ island/
inaccessible.
6 Bridge impacts growth Bridge impacts growth potential of the two connecting areas inaccessible
potential of the two means: The Bridge structure connects two areas of which one area is
connecting areas dependent on other for growth. Bridge brings in growth engines closer and
inaccessible accelerates economic growth of that area due to its existence. Absence of
bridge will remove the growth and render the area remote/ island/
inaccessible.
5 There is moderate There is moderate economic effect of the bride on the areas it connects
economic effect of the means: Partial impact on day to day economic activity.
bridge on the
areas it connects
4 There is negligible impact There is negligible impact of the bridge on economic activity in the area
of the bridge on means: It has in the past caused development of growth in the area.
economic activity in the Absence of the bridge could reverse the development and cause major
area hardship to the areas.
3 Bridge has minor Bridge has minor effect on economic growth potential means: Its absence
effect on economic will impact the growth of one of the two areas.
growth potential
2 Bridge has some effect on Bridge has some effect on economic growth potential means: Its absence
economic growth will affect the areas to some extent.
potential
1 Bridge has minimal effect Bridge has minimal effect on economic growth potential means: Its absence
on economic will not affect the areas.
Growth potential
0 The bridge does not have The bridge does not have any impact on the economic growth potential on
any impact on the areas it connects.
the economic growth

Rating for Alternate Route (1N):

Code a 1-digit number that rates the efficiency of the alternate route in making this bridge being rated
redundant. Easier and nearer alternate route make the redundancy high and low rating code is assigned to
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Coding For Alternate Route

Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 More than 50 kms/ More than 90 minutes More than 50 kms/ More than 90 minutes
8 35 to 50 Kms/ Additional 90minutes 35 to 50 Kms/ Additional 90 minutes
7 20 to 35 Kms/Additional 75 minutes 20 to 35 Kms/ Additional 75 minutes
6 15 to 20 kms/ Additional 60minutes 15 to 20 kms/ Additional 60 minutes
5 10 to 15 kms/ Additional 40 minutes 10 to 15 kms/ Additional 40 minutes
4 08 to 10 kms/ Additional 30 minutes 08 to 10 kms/ Additional 30 minutes
3 6 to 8 kms/ Additional 20 minutes 6 to 8 kms/ Additional 20 minutes
2 4 to 6 kms/ Additional 15 minutes 4 to 6 kms/ Additional 15 minutes
1 1 to 2 kms/ Additional 10 minutes 1 to 2 kms/ Additional 10 minutes
0 Less than 1 kms/ Additional 10 minutes Less than 1 kms/ Additional 10 minutes

Rating for Environmental Impact (1N):

This item appraises the impact of bridge on the environment. It identifies certain impact (direct and indirect)
on the environment due to existence of the bridge. The impact condition rating shall be made independent of
the all previous ratings. Direct impact of the bridge could be on the waterway, loss of tree cover in the
immediate vicinity of the bridge, impact on the marine/ water life in the waterway, scour and resultant dune
formation on the downstream of the bridge, etc. Indirect impact of the bridge could be denudation of forest
along the road alignment, loss of passage to wild life due to bridge proximity to their habitat, migration of wild
life and birds from the area of bridge to saferlocations.
Coding For Environmental Impact
Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title
9 The Bridge structure does The Bridge structure does not affect the environment means: No
not affect the forest or waterway exists in the vicinity of the bridge. No impact can
environment: be possible or is noticed.
8 Long term impact needs to Long term impact needs to be monitored means: The bridge structure
be monitored. does not have direct or indirect short term impact on the
environment. Long term impact needs to be monitored.
7 Direct long term impact Direct long term impact could exist and needs monitoring means: The
could exist and needs bridge structure does not have direct short term impact or indirect
monitoring. long term impact on the environment.
6 Bridge has moderate Bridge has moderate direct and indirect impact on the environment
direct and indirect impact means: Danger to marine or water life and wild life exists in the
on the environment. vicinity of the bridge and some measures needs to be put in place.
5 Moderate to major impact Moderate to major impact of the bride on the wild life and marine/
of the bridge on the wild water life exists’ means: The corrections need to be studied and
life and marine/ water life applied to avoid severe impact. Water way is also affected by bridge
exists. and needs correction in terms of course correction or removal of
sedimentation. Impact is in moderation.
4 Moderate to major impact Moderate to major impact of the bride has occurred and progressing
of the bridge has occurred due to non-corrective measures means: Water way is also affected by
and progressing due to bridge and needs correction in terms of course correction or removal
non-corrective measures. of sedimentation. Impact has been in progress and needs immediate
correction to avoid deterioration.
3 Major impact of the bridge Major impact of the bride has occurred and progressing due to non-
has occurred and corrective measures means: Water way is also severely affected by
progressing due to non- bridge and needs correction in terms of course correction or removal
corrective measures. of sedimentation. Impact has been in progress and needs immediate
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Rating Title on Tablet Description of Title

2 Impact of the bridge has Impact of the bride has occurred and progressing due to non-
occurred and progressing corrective measures means: Impact has to be studied and
due to non-corrective immediately corrected else the bridge will face temporary or
measures. permanent closure.
1 Bridge is closed Bridge is closed temporarily to implement corrective measures to
temporarily to implement damage caused to environment.
corrective measures
0 Bridge structure closed Bridge structure closed permanently due to irreversible damage to
permanently due to environment.
irreversible damage to
environment.
During the Inspection, if any bridge is required to be repaired on urgent basis, consultant will report the same
to the Employer within 10 days of Inspection by email and by post. The consultant will also evolve and provide
rehabilitation measured with BOQ.
TASK GROUP IV: FINALIZATION OF BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROPOSALS
Task 1: Rating of Bridges
The consultant at the end of the assignment will rate the bridges according the severity and shall indentify the
bridges requiring the complicated rehabilitation measures.
Task 2: Bridge wise Bill of Quantities along with Technical Specification
Consultant will suggest in the report in technical specifications and bill of quantity, bridge wise based on the
measures required. These measures shall also be discussed & approved by the consultant with the professor
mobilized in the team.
Task 3: Presentations
The consultant will arrange final presentation on the findings of their study for final approval.
TASK GROUP V: ON-JOB TRAINING
The Consultants will adopt a participatory approach while carrying out the consultancy Assignments. Towards
achieving the same, the Consultants will organize on job Training for 8 No. Bridge Design Engineers; for
exchange of knowledge. The on job training are aimed at briefing the 8 Bridge Design Engineers on the
objective of the study, the possible outcome and its implications on the population of the Project influence
area. The training will cover all the aspects of the project from Data Collection to the Final Recomentaion of
the project. This will ensure the effective implementation & transfer and exchange of knowledge within the
overall framework and scope of the Consultancy services. Training plan clearly articulating how nominated
trainees shall be trained by the consultant is depicted below.
Objective
The main objective of Consultants shall be to carry out Training and Transfer of Knowledge through
international state-of-the-art technology and knowledge with regard to Data collection and Finalization
rehabilitation measures to HPPWD designated counterpart engineers.
The Consultants & Training
The Consultants will pay great attention to the development and implementation of a structured and effective
transfer of technology program in the course of the services which would ensure that, by the end of the
services, the HPPWD Counterpart engineers would be able to develop technical, socio-economic, use of
different design software’s and become fully versed in the use of the new technologies, design methods and
techniques introduced during the project.

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► The Consultants have always, as a matter of policy, considered transfer of technology and training of
counterpart’s engineers to be a very important and integral part of consultancy and technical assistance
services.
► Further, it is the Consultants’ experience that the integration of full-time counterparts in a project
organization is the most effective way of transferring technologies and knowledge between professionals.
Specific Need & Training
► As brought out vide Project Appreciation scripted as part of Approach & Methodology, the major part of
the project road will be in hilly terrain and will involve conditional assessment of bridges. For the
development of such proposals with all other components of road features and preparation of BoQ, the
training needs of client have to be comprehensive and focused. It shall require properly structured
syllabus and multi modeled training approach to be adopted. The Consultants having appreciated the
requirement and long term interests of Client advise the Client to include more Engineers and Support
Staff to go through this training.
Proposed Transfer of Technology and Training Program
► The Consultants define transfer of technology as the process by which local professionals develop and
acquire new work skills, methods and techniques from expatriate professionals.
► It is the Consultants’ experience that the most effective way of transferring technology is through a
professional with the required skills and experience working closely together over an extended period of
time with the counterpart’s trainee engineers. This is also termed as “on-the-job training”.
► However, this type of transfer of technology can be greatly enhanced if the on-the-job training process is
done according to a program which includes a series of training workshops held at regular intervals. This
then is termed “guided-on-the-job training”.
► The training workshops would be used for in-depth discussions on problems encountered and solutions
found, to ensure that all staff fully understand all aspects of the field, office and laboratory activities.
► Figure 3-2 reflects the key components of a comprehensive Technology Transfer Program and Figure 3-3
depicts the training flow chart.

Figure 3-2: Definition Diagram for Technology Transfer

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Training Methodology
► The collection of inventory and Condition data of Bridges suits perfectly to the “guided on-the-job
training” method for transfer of technology and knowledge as the key experts will work closely together
with their HPPWD counterparts engineers for extended periods of time. The Consultants therefore
propose to use this methodology in the development and implementation of the program, i.e.:
► an introductory formal training session for relevant counterparts before the commencement of each
major new project activity. During these sessions the theoretical background (as relevant) will be
explained and the use of any hardware and software demonstrated. It will include briefing on the strategy
to be adopted for implementing of the new techniques / procedures / equipment usage related to the
new technology;
► on-the-job training in the field and / or office, under the guidance of the relevant key specialist, in order to
gain hands-on-experience and subsequent confidence; and
► follow-up training workshops by the relevant key specialists at either regular intervals, or as required, in
order to ascertain whether the counterparts have fully grasped the various theoretical and practical
aspects of the new technologies being introduced
Contents of the Transfer of Technology Program
► The main elements of the program would essentially be the following:
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
► Improved Standards and Specifications for road and bridge design;
► Quality Assurance and Material Testing;
► Environmental Monitoring;
► Personal Computers and standard software databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

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Figure 3-3: Training Strategy Flow Chart

The consultant will give the required training to two numbers of the Junior Engineer (IT) of HPPPWD at Shimla
of 2 days in managing the app & software.

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3.8 WORK PLAN

3.8.1 General
The Work Plan is principally directed to organize the major Activities, identified in formulating the
methodology, in a sequential manner. The Content of each “Activities” has been defined in terms of Tasks and
Sub-Tasks. These sub-tasks have been assigned “time-frames” to fit in well within the Project Completion
Schedule. These Tasks/ Sub-Tasks are planned to run in parallel or in series, depending upon their level of
inter-dependence.
3.8.2 Formulation of Work Plan
The Work Plan is thus formulated to indicate the sequence of Tasks/ Sub-tasks and their position in the Project
Time frame.
The Plan exhibits,
► Activity
► Tasks ► Start and End Points
► Sub-Tasks (Content) ► Inter-relationship
3.8.3 Phasing of Work Plan, Milestones, Deliverables, Interim Approval of
Client and Work Schedule

[Link] Introduction
The RFP is studied by us with care and in detail. The finer points of scope are understood. The larger intent of
services is comprehended. The approach, methodological frame work and methodology are the outcomes of
this detailed study. Given that they are fully responsive to TOR stipulations, an effort is made to identify the
components of work plan. This section presents the proposed work plan.

[Link] Tasks Identified

As per TOR, the project is further elaborated in number of Activities/Tasks are given below:
TASK GROUP I: MOBILIZATION, WORK INITIATION & SUBMISSION OF INCEPTION REPORT
Task 1 Mobilization
Task 2 Finalization of Sample Formats
Task 3 Finalization of Methodology
Task 4 Submission of Inception Report
Task 5 Presentations
TASK GROUP II: DEVELOPMENT OF DATA COLLECTION APP
Task 1 Data Collection
Task 2 Data Storage
Task 3 Data Upload to Server
Task 4 Report Submission
TASK GROUP III: BRIDGE INVENTORY AND CONDITION DATA COLLECTION
Task 1 Bridge Classification
TASK GROUP IV: FINALIZATION OF BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROPOSALS
Task 1 Rating of Bridges
Task 2 Bridge wise Bill of Quantities along with Technical Specification
Task 3 Presentations
TASK GROUP V: ON-JOB TRAINING

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[Link] Milestones
As per the TOR/Clarifications, the time allocation for main milestone has been identified. The consultant in
consultation with the client would complete various Activities/Tasks of the project and achieve all the
milestones. It will be introduced in the work plan and other schedules through appropriate modification,
keeping the project completion time intact.

[Link] Interim Approval of Client

As given in ToR, the consultant will take approvals from the client on various technical issues as and when
these come up during the contract period.

[Link] Deliverables and Outputs Schedule

The prescriptive TOR led to defining certain Activities/Tasks as shown above in Section 4.3.3. These specific
activities/tasks shall be undertaken in close interaction with the client, to have measurable and specific project
outcomes. In the process, the Consultants’ team will develop various stated reports and deliverables as per
clause 5.3 of ToR, along with other prescribed outcomes. The list of reports and other deliverables is given in
the following table.
Lists of types and Number of Reports
Time Allowed from Time Allowed from % age of Lump
S.
Task/ Report Copies Start of Assignment Start of Sum Amount to
No.
(days) Assignment (days) be Released
1 Draft Inception Report 5 Hard & Soft 25 15 10
Copies.
2 Presentation by Consultant 5 Soft Copies. 50 5 5
on Final Inception Report
with Time Lines.
3 Design of App and Manual of 85 10 5
Database with user Friendly Operation-5
front end Submission Soft Copies and
Hard Copies
4 Live Demonstration of - 100 10 5
Software and App.
Successfully.
5 Handing over Successfully Training 120 5 5
the Software and Training Manual- 2
the JE (IT). Number Soft
and Hard
Copies
6 Collection of Bridge 5 Hard & Soft 170 15 45
Inventory & Condition Copies
Survey Data
7 Final Submission of the 5 Hard & Soft 195 10 25
Reports with Rating of Copies
Bridges

3.8.4 Work Schedule

Analysis of work and acquired experience in similar project led to an outline of the schedule designed to
comply efficiency and effectively with project defined in ToR. The consultant will undertake the concerned
activities in a professional and comprehensive and in any case in full respect of TOR requirements and of the
methodological approach to the benefit of the project. Work schedules shows the setting forth working
hypothesis as per the following phasing:
The Work Schedule has been checked for consistency and compatibility with deliverables is presented in
Figure 3-4.

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[HPPWD]

MONTHS (IN THE FORM OF BAR CHART)

Activity/
Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Task
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2
TASK GROUP I: MOBILIZATION, WORK INITIATION & SUBMISSION OF INCEPTION REPORT
Task 1 Mobilization
Task 2 Finalization of Sample Formats
Task 3 Finalization of Methodology
Task 4 Submission of Inception Report
Task 5 Presentations
TASK GROUP II: DEVELOPMENT OF DATA COLLECTION APP
Task 1 Data Collection
Task 2 Data Storage
Task 3 Data Upload to Server
Task 4 Report Submission
TASK GROUP III: BRIDGE INVENTORY AND CONDITION DATA COLLECTION
Task 1 Bridge Classification
TASK GROUP IV: FINALIZATION OF BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROPOSALS
Task 1 Rating of Bridges
Task 2 Bridge wise Bill of Quantities along with Technical Specification
Task 3 Presentations
TASK GROUP V: ON-JOB TRAINING

SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
1 Draft Inception Report
2 Presentation by Consultant on Final Inception Report with Time Lines
3 Design of App and Database with user Friendly front end Submission
4 Live Demonstration of Software and App. Successfully
5 Handing over Successfully the Software and Training the JE (IT)
6 Collection of Bridge Inventory & Condition Survey Data
7 Final Submission of the Reports with Rating of Bridges

LEGEND:
Continuous Intermittent Reports

Figure 3-4: Work Schedule

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3.9 TEAM ORGANIATION AND STAFFING

3.9.1 Introduction
The consultants have carefully selected a team of qualified professionals with specific distribution of task and
responsibility, based on the basic requirements of knowledge, skill and relevant experience for
implementation of the proposed project. An appropriate team has thus been evolved for performing the
necessary tasks for carrying out the project efficiently and effectively in accordance with the requirement of
the ToR. The composition of the team has been built around the perspective of fulfilling the client’s
expectations.
3.9.2 Team Composition and Task Assignment
Collection of Bridge Inventory Data and Condition Data through App project of this magnitude and complexity
requires experts from various disciplines with varied experience level. In response to ToR requirements, the
team of professionals have been carefully chosen, having solid background of engineering and hands on
experience to work on similar projects and most importantly working experience in the similar topographic
and environmental condition.
The table below (Table 3-1) list out the Experts as outlined in the ToR, with their area of expertise, Task
Assigned to each key professional/ support staff. The table also shows the duties and responsibilities of the
consortium partners in the form of tasks assigned to individual firm’s professionals.
Table 3-1: Team Composition & Task Assignment- Key Professional /Support
Professional Staff
Sl.
Name of Staff Position Assigned Task Assigned
No.
KEY PROFESSIONAL
1 Mohan Kumar Bridge Engineer-Team  Guide the Team to Carry out and update
Mahaseth Leader inventory and condition survey bridges and
structures and finalize the rehabilitation
measures of Bridges.
 Responsible for preparation of reports and
documents
 Finalsie the formats of Data collection of Bridges
with the Authority.
2 Sanjay Mandal Assistant Bridge Engineer-1  Carry out and update inventory and condition
survey bridges and structures
3 Dhrubajyoti Ghatak Assistant Bridge Engineer-2  Carry out and update inventory and condition
survey bridges and structures
4 Parag Manoj Sawant IT Person  Responsible for Development of Data Collection
append its installation.
5 Dr. Dipendu Bhunia Professor of Structures  Review the rehabilitation measures suggested for
Various Bridges.
SUB-KEY PROFESSIONAL
1 To be Named Technician-1  Carry out and update inventory and Condition of
2 To be Named Technician-2 Bridges with the help of MBIU.

3.10 TEAM ORGANISATION

Structure of the proposed team and its interfaces with the Client and other authorities involved in the project
is shown in Figure 3-5 Team Organisation Chart

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HIMACHAL PRADESH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Bridge Engineer-Team Leader Professor of Structures

Mohan Kumar Mahaseth Dr. Dipendu Bhunia

Assistant Bridge Assistant Bridge

IT Person
Engineer-1 Engineer-2

Sanjay Mandal Dhrubajyoti Ghatak Parag Manoj Sawant

Technician-1 Technician-2

To be Named To be Named

Figure 3-5: Team Organisation Chart

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