Bridge Need Ratio

(BNR)
 BRIDGE DATA PROCESSING
BMS Application
CONDITION SURVEY Condition No Bridge in good condition
By Accredited State Exclude
Bridge Inspector 2 & 3?

Yes Bridges for Major Maintenance

Compute
Ranking
BNR

BMS Reporting
No Engineering Yes
Inspection
Recommended Recommended
Required?
Intervention Intervention
Cost Type
Conduct Engineering
Inspection
Modify Modify
Intervention Cost Intervention Type Eng’g. Insp. Report
Recommendations
Scoring/
Prioritization

Bridge Programs
 BRIDGE DATA PROCESSING
BMS Application
CONDITION SURVEY Condition No Bridge in good condition
By Accredited State Exclude
Bridge Inspector 2 & 3?

Yes Bridges for Major Maintenance

Compute Ranking

BNR
BMS Reporting
No Engineering Yes
Inspection
Recommended Recommended
Required?
Intervention Intervention
Cost Type
Conduct Engineering
Inspection
Modify Modify
Intervention Cost Intervention Type Eng’g. Insp. Report
Recommendations
Scoring/
Prioritization

Bridge Programs
 Bridge Needs Ratio (BNR)
Objectives:
This procedure will provide a method for ranking of the
intervention needs requirement of each bridge based on
the calculated normalized Bridge Needs Ratio (BNR)
parameter.

 The following parameters in determining BNR:

NMPS - Normalized Maintenance Priority Score
BRF - Bridge Route Factor
BMC - Bridge Maintenance Cost
ECRP - Estimated Cost of Replacement (Bridge)
 Process of BNR Calculation
 Calculation of NMPS = ratio of actual against worst conditions
 Estimation of BRF = depends on road category
 Calculation of BMC = sum of maintenance costs of all attributes
 Calculation of ECRP = length x width x unit cost of construction
 Calculation of BNR = NMPS + other factors
BMS Allocated Weighing Factors

Calculate NMPS Compute BNR

Bridge Road Category
Condition
Data Estimate BRF

Other
Calculate BMC Factors

RBIA Calculate ECRP

 Calculation of NMPS
Formula:
Normalized Maintenance Priority Score
NMPS = Σ(CiWi) / Σ(CmWi)
where: i = attribute of an element
Ci = actual condition state of an attribute
based on the assessment of Bridge Inspector (BI)
Cm = maximum condition state = 3
Wi = weighing factor of an attribute
the greater the importance of an attribute,
the higher the factor
 BRIDGE ATTRIBUTE WEIGHING FACTORS (W)
ELEMENT ATTRIBUTE (i) FACTOR (W)

Span 1. Deck 3.0

2. Main Members 8.0
3. Secondary Members (include other members) 6.0
4. Left Parapet 1.0
5. Right Parapet 1.0
Pier 1. Main Structure 4.0
2. Foundation 4.0
3. Expansion Joint 2.0
4. Bearings/Restraints 3.0
5. Scour Protection 2.0
Abutment 1. Main Structure 4.0
2. Foundation 4.0
3. Bearings/Restraints 3.0
4. Expansion Joint 2.0
5. Left Wing Wall 0.5
6. Right Wing Wall 0.5
7. Scour/Bank Protection 2.0
8. Bridge Approach 1.0
 Estimation of BRF
Formula:
BRF = Bridge Route Factor
Road Integrity BRF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------

Primary 1.00
Secondary 0.75
Tertiary 0.50

Note: BRF were initially supplied by the consultants

and are subject to adjustments
 Calculation of BMC
Formula:
Bridge Maintenance Cost
BMC = sum of maintenance costs
of all attributes with
condition state of 2 or 3

BMC is determined for each bridge based on the

total cost of maintenance of all the attributes
included in the bridge condition inspection form.
 Calculation of ECRP
Formula:

ECRP = (LB) (WD) (AC)

where: LB = overall length of bridge (m)
WD = overall width of bridge (m)
AC = replacement cost of standard
bridge in Pesos per square meter
of deck.

ECRP is the estimated replacement cost of the

bridge by a bridge of DPWH design standard.
 Calculation of BNR
Formula:
1. BNR = NMPS
2. BNR = NMPS x BRF
3. BNR = NMPS x BRF x (ECRP-BMC)/ECRP
4. BNR = NMPS x BRF x BMC/ECRP

Note: For the initial use of BMS, Formula 1

is adopted being more stable with
reliable results based on the recorded
condition state of defined attributes.
 Sample BNR Calculation
 Bridge Name : Tagas Br.
 Bridge ID : B00239LZ
 Road Name : Daang Maharlika Jct-
Legazpi-Sto
Domingo- Tabaco-
Camarines Sur Bdry Road
 No. of Span : 3
 Total Length : 36.6 lm
 Overall Width : 9.21 m
 Road Category: Secondary
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Span 1, 2 & 3 of Tagas Br.
SPAN ELEMENT - CONDITION

SPAN No. 1 (one set of forms for each span) Bridge ID B00239LZ Bridge Name TAGAS BR.

ATTENTION LEVEL OF TYPE OF MAJOR ESTIMATED

ATTRIBUTE REFERENCE DESCRIBE DEFECTS AND RECOMMENDED WORKS
REQUIRED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE COST (P)
Immediate 3 Fully Repair damage
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
DECK
None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  250,000.00 POW/DUPA
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
MAIN Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen  1,000,000.00 POW/DUPA Delamination needs patching and cracking for
MEMBER None 0 
assessed Replace epoxy injection
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 1,250,000.00
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
SECONDARY Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
MEMBER None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
LEFT Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RAILING None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
RIGHT Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RAILING None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Span 1, 2 & 3 of Tagas Br.
SPAN ELEMENT - CONDITION

SPAN No. 2 (one set of forms for each span) Bridge ID B00239LZ Bridge Name TAGAS BR.

ATTENTION LEVEL OF TYPE OF MAJOR ESTIMATED

ATTRIBUTE REFERENCE DESCRIBE DEFECTS AND RECOMMENDED WORKS
REQUIRED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE COST (P)
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
Repair damage
Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
DECK
None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
MAIN Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
MEMBER None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  350,000.00 POW/DUPA
Within 2 years
SECONDARY Within 10 years
2
1

assessed
Partially
Protective measures
Strengthen
Scaling/disintegration = 8m x 1m at Side
Walk recommended for patching
MEMBER None 0 assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 350,000.00
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
LEFT Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RAILING None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
RIGHT Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RAILING None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Span 1, 2 & 3 of Tagas Br.
SPAN ELEMENT - CONDITION

SPAN No. 3 (one set of forms for each span) Bridge ID B00239LZ Bridge Name TAGAS BR.

ATTENTION LEVEL OF TYPE OF MAJOR ESTIMATED

ATTRIBUTE REFERENCE DESCRIBE DEFECTS AND RECOMMENDED WORKS
REQUIRED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE COST (P)
Immediate 3 Fully Repair damage
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
DECK
None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  100,000.00 POW/DUPA
Cracking needs Epoxy Injection and
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
MAIN Within 10 years 1 
Partially Strengthen  500,000.00 POW/DUPA Honeycomb for Patching
MEMBER None 0 assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 600,000.00
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  275,000.00 POW/DUPA
Scaling/disintegration of 6x1m needs
Within 2 years
SECONDARY Within 10 years
2
1

assessed
Partially
Protective measures
Strengthen
patching
MEMBER None 0 assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 275,000.00
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
LEFT Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RAILING None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
RIGHT Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RAILING None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Span 1, 2 & 3

Condition State Ci
Element Attributes Wi S1 S2 S3
deck 3.0 0 0 0
main member 8.0 0 0 1
SPAN secondary/other 6.0 0 2 2
left railing 1.0 0 0 0
right railing 1.0 0 0 0
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Pier 1 & 2 of Tagas Br.
PIER ELEMENT - CONDITION

PIER No. 1 (one set of forms for each pier) Bridge ID B00239LZ Bridge Name TAGAS BR.
Scour/Erosion Check, bridges across waterways only Height, bridge deck to ground level, left, (m) 3.1
Height, bridge deck to ground level, right, (m) 3.1

ATTENTION LEVEL OF TYPE OF MAJOR ESTIMATED

ATTRIBUTE REFERENCE DESCRIBE DEFECTS AND RECOMMENDED WORKS
REQUIRED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE COST (P)
Immediate 3 Fully Repair damage  150,000.00 POW/DUPA
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
MAIN Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
Delamination and spalling for patching
STRUCTURE None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 150,000.00
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
FOUNDATION
None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  425,000.00 POW/DUPA
Installation of Asphaltic Plug joint for
Within 2 years 2 
assessed Protective measures
deteriorated sealant is recommended to
EXPANSION Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
JOINT None 0 assessed Replace prevent water leakage
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 425,000.00
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
BEARING/ Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RESTRAINT None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
SCOUR Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
PROTECTION None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Pier 1 & 2 of Tagas Br.
PIER ELEMENT - CONDITION

PIER No. 2 (one set of forms for each pier) Bridge ID B00239LZ Bridge Name TAGAS BR.
Scour/Erosion Check, bridges across waterways only Height, bridge deck to ground level, left, (m) 2.9
Height, bridge deck to ground level, right, (m) 2.9

ATTENTION LEVEL OF TYPE OF MAJOR ESTIMATED

ATTRIBUTE REFERENCE DESCRIBE DEFECTS AND RECOMMENDED WORKS
REQUIRED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE COST (P)
Immediate 3 Fully Repair damage  125,000.00 POW/DUPA
Within 2 years 2 assessed Protective measures
MAIN Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen Spalling, Delamination and Honeycomb
STRUCTURE None 0 
assessed Replace recommended for patching
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 125,000.00
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
FOUNDATION
None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  425,000.00 POW/DUPA
Within 2 years 2 
assessed Protective measures
EXPANSION Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen Installation of Asphaltic Plug joint for deteriorated
JOINT None 0 assessed Replace sealant is recommended to prevent water leakage
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 425,000.00
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
BEARING/ Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RESTRAINT None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
SCOUR Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
PROTECTION None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Pier 1 & 2 of Tagas Br.

Element Attributes Wi Condition State Ci

P1 P2 P3
main structure 4.0 0 0
foundation 4.0 0 0
PIER expansion joint 2.0 2 2
bearings / restraints 3.0 0 0
scour protection 2.0 0 0
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Abutment 1 & 2 of Tagas Br.
ABUTMENT ELEMENT - CONDITION (1/2)

ABUTMENT No. 1 (one set of froms for each abutment) Bridge ID B00239LZ Bridge Name TAGAS BR.
Scour/ Erosion Check, bridges across waterways only Height, bridge deck to ground level, left, (m) 3.2
Height, bridge deck to ground level, right, (m) 3.2

ATTENTION LEVEL OF TYPE OF MAJOR ESTIMATED

ATTRIBUTE REFERENCE DESCRIBE DEFECTS AND RECOMMENDED WORKS
REQUIRED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE COST (P)
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
Repair damage
Protective measures
MAIN Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
STRUCTURE None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
FOUNDATION
None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  425,000.00

EXPANSION
Within 2 years
Within 10 years
2
1

assessed
Partially
Protective measures
Strengthen
Installation of Asphaltic Plug joint for
deteriorated sealant is recommended to
JOINT None 0 assessed Replace prevent water leakage
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 425,000.00
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
BEARING/ Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RESTRAINT None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
LEFT WING Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
WALL None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
RIGHT WING Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
WAL None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
SCOUR/BANK Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
PROTECTION None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
BRIDGE Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
APPROACH None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Abutment 1 & 2 of Tagas Br.
ABUTMENT ELEMENT - CONDITION (1/2)

ABUTMENT No. 2 (one set of froms for each abutment) Bridge ID B00239LZ Bridge Name TAGAS BR.
Scour/ Erosion Check, bridges across waterways only Height, bridge deck to ground level, left, (m) 3.2
Height, bridge deck to ground level, right, (m) 3.2

ATTENTION LEVEL OF TYPE OF MAJOR ESTIMATED

ATTRIBUTE REFERENCE DESCRIBE DEFECTS AND RECOMMENDED WORKS
REQUIRED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE COST (P)
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
Repair damage
Protective measures
MAIN Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
STRUCTURE None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
FOUNDATION
None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate 3 Fully  Repair damage  425,000.00

EXPANSION
Within 2 years
Within 10 years
2
1

assessed
Partially
Protective measures
Strengthen
Installation of Asphaltic Plug joint for
deteriorated sealant is recommended to
JOINT None 0 assessed Replace prevent water leakage
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost 425,000.00
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
BEARING/ Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RESTRAINT None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
LEFT WING WALL
None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
RIGHT WING WAL
None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
SCOUR/BANK Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
PROTECTION None 0 
assessed Replace
Not Applicable Not Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
Immediate
Within 2 years
3
2
Fully
assessed
 Repair damage
Protective measures
BRIDGE Within 10 years 1 Partially Strengthen
APPROACH None
Not Applicable
0 
assessed
Not
Replace
Other
assessed Total Estimated Cost
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey
Condition State on Abutment 1 & 2 of Tagas Br.

Element Attributes Wi Condition State Ci

A1 A2
main structure 4.0 0 0
foundation 4.0 0 0
bearings / restraints 3.0 0 0
ABUT
expansion joint 2.0 2 2
left wingwall 0.5 0 0
right wingwall 0.5 0 0
scour/bank protection 2.0 0 0
approach 1.0 0 0
 Data from Bridge Condition Survey

Element Attributes Wi Condition State Total

CiWi
Total
CmWi
S1 S2 S3 Ci
Cm No. Cm
deck 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 9 27
main member 8.0 0 0 1 1 8 3 3 9 72
SPAN secondary/other 6.0 0 2 2 4 24 3 3 9 54
left railing 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 9 9
right railing 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 9 9
P1 P2 P3
main structure 4.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 24
foundation 4.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 24
PIER expansion joint 2.0 2 2 4 8 3 2 6 12
bearings / restraints 3.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 18
scour protection 2.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 12
A1 A2
main structure 4.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 24
foundation 4.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 24
bearings / restraints 3.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 18
expansion joint 2.0 2 2 4 8 3 2 6 12
ABUT
left wingwall 0.5 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 3
right wingwall 0.5 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 3
scour/bank protection 2.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 12
approach 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 6
Σ(CiWi) = 48 Σ(CmWi) = 363
NMPS = Σ(CiWi) / Σ(CmWi) = 0.1322
BNR Options for Overall Condition = Fair
Min Max
Intervention
Good 0 0.06
Fair 0.03 0.35
Poor 0.2 0.7
Bad 0.5 1
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