Project Summary: Bridge Rehabilitation Program
A program for routine engineering assessments and remediation of the Town's five bridge assets.
Project Summary
Priority: Required
Public Engagement: Inform
Financial Plan: 2025 – 2029
Project Name: Bridge Rehabilitation Program
Code: 2-2-11109-310 CC1301
Submitted by: Ben Lubberts
Director: Ivan Leung, Transportation Services
Executive Summary
Routine engineering assessments have found five of View Royal's bridges in need of rehabilitation to preserve their condition and achieve their expected lifespan. Investing in these repairs aligns with the Town's strategic priorities, helping to manage risks, reduce operational costs, and avoid premature replacements.
Business problem and opportunity
Condition of the Town's bridge assets are routinely assessed by certified professionals and the resulting recommendations inform staff's asset management activities. Eight bridge structures are solely-owned by View Royal and one is co-owned with the District of Saanich. The structures range in age from 10-45 years and are generally found to be in fair to good condition, but there are notable deteriorations and/or concerns on five of the nine structures (Barker Road multiplate culvert, Craigflower Bridge, Highland Rd South Bridge, Parsons Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, Shoreline Pedestrian Overpass) that warrant rehabilitation work. Investment in the bridge rehabilitation program will help realize the original expected useful life of the assets and achieve the strategic priority of service excellence.
Proposed project objectives
The proposed objective is to realize the fully expected useful life and service delivery of the Town's bridge asset inventory.
Business risks
Failure to implement this project will result in the unaddressed deterioration of the Town's bridge structures, leading to increased risks of failure, increased operational costs, and pre-mature end-of-life replacement costs.
Proposed sources of funding
- Construction: Capital Renewal Reserve 2-1-00500-186
- Operations: No Change
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operational | 150,000 | 0 | 400,000 | 0 | 0 | 550,000 |
| Total | 150,000 | 0 | 400,000 | 0 | 0 | 550,000 |
Benefits
- Tangible: Realized expected useful life and service delivery of the Town's bridge asset inventory.
- Intangible: Public perception of responsible asset management.
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2025-2029 Financial Plan include Bridge Rehabilitation Program in 20__ to be funded by
Additional Information
| Structure | Items to Address | FY | Estimated Remediation Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigflower Bridge | Expansion joint replacement and repairs | 1 | $50,000 |
| Highland South | Repairs to corroded structures | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pile Cap Repairs | 3 | $250,000 | |
| Parsons Bridge Pedestrian Walkway | Guard rail replacement | 1 | $75,000 |
| Repairs to corroded structures | 3 | $100,000 | |
| Barker Rd Multiplate Culvert | Footings repairs | 3 | $50,000 |
| Total | $550,000 |