Bridge Task Force
The Bridge Task Force has representatives from state and territory road agencies, the National Transport Commission and the ARRB Group. The Task Force considers all aspects of bridge planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and for arranging research and testing. It is also responsible for maintaining the Austroads Guide to Bridge Technology.
The Bridge Task Force coordinates research that is working towards:
- developing enhanced bridge design guidelines
- improving evaluation methods for bridge load capacity including deterioration models
- ensuring the Austroads Guides are up-to-date and and better integrated with jurisdictional supplements
- the revision of Bridge Design Standard AS5100.
Bridge Task Force Projects
| Project Number | Project Name | Program | Sub-program | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABT6014 | Managing the risks of high vehicle impacts to overpasses | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6142 | A stocktake of structural assets | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6016 | Engineered laminated timber bridge construction | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6458 | Review of the use of flexible thermoplastic pipes under roads | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6647 | Austroads Strategy for Bridge Research and Technology | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6648 | Guideline for the Assessment of Existing Bridges and Other Structures for Fatigue | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
Contacts
The Bridge Task Force is part of the Austroads Transport Infrastructure Program.
Transport Infrastructure Program Manager: Ross Guppy
Email: rguppy@austroads.gov.au
Transport Infrastructure Program Coordinator: Eliz Esteban
Email: eesteban@austroads.gov.au