Bridge structures in Baden-Württemberg

Drees & Sommer provides clarity on bridge conditions and enables forecasts for future development

Baden-Württemberg is home to approximately 3,300 bridges on state roads and around 4,000 on federal roads. Experts at Drees & Sommer calculate maintenance costs separately for state and federal roads, based on the Regulation for Calculating Replacement Values (ABBV).

This approach ensures transparency and supports consistent infrastructure management. The maintenance costs include repairs, upgrades, and replacement constructions over a 30-year period. The focus is on accurately determining life cycle costs and forecasting the medium- to long-term development of bridge conditions.

Added value

• Complexity management: Effective coordination of maintenance measures
• Capability to model various scenarios related to maintenance management
• Established foundational data for life cycle, cost, and condition development forecasts, enabling evidence-based communication
• Comprehensive analysis of 7,300 bridge structures

Services

• Cost calculation framework for maintenance
• Software-supported calculation tool
• Risk and potential analysis
• Actionable recommendations
• Expert assessment report