MnDOT developing guidance for estimating bridge construction time and costs

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has contracted with WSB & Associates Inc. to begin work on a research project titled “Bridge Construction Time and Costs” aimed at helping the state’s bridge office develop a tool for estimating bridge construction time and costs.

MnDOT says the tool would give production rates based on design criteria and will help in evaluating the benefit of using accelerated bridge construction techniques.

“This research will enable District project managers, who may not have bridge knowledge or background, to complete project planning and scoping more effectively,” says Paul Johns of MnDOT’s Office of Construction and Innovative Contracting.

The department says the project is set be finished by early March 2018. The following includes tasks WSB & Associates have been contracted to provide: