Guidelines for BCI Screen Entry

Cost estimates for bridge and bridge-class culvert work are shown on the
TxDOTCONNECT Location tab, Proposed Bridge window corresponding with BCI on
DCIS P4 screen. The
Bridge Cost Information
 data is used to determine the cost per square foot (unit cost) of the bridge. This information is also used to determine the unit cost for a particular type of bridge, which is used by bridge designers to select the type of superstructure most economical for a particular location, and to prepare estimates for similar bridge projects.
As mentioned above, the
Bridge Cost Information
 is important data that is used to ensure bridge funding and provide good estimates for funding allocations; therefore, it is important that the
Bridge Cost Information
 data is accurate. For more detailed information about how to enter this data, please use the pertinent memoranda on the internal Bridge Division
Bridge Management
 web page
The following information is required on the
Proposed Bridge and subsequently
 BCI screen for all bridge projects:
  • Type of bridge work (replacement,
    new,
    widening, rehabilitation, maintenance, repair, and
    removal
    )
  • Permanent Structure Number (PSN), commonly referred to as the
    National Bridge Inventory (NBI) number. Include the existing
    (old)
    NBI for replacement projects.
  • On or off state system
  • Type of bridge
  • Deck area
  • Cost percentage
  • Bridge length
Detailed step-by-step instructions can be found on the internal Bridge Division
Bridge Management
 web page.