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Benefit-Cost Analysis Tool

Quantify and document the economic value of bridge improvement investments using FHWA-compliant BCA methodology aligned with USDOT BCA Guidance. Calculate BCR, NPV, and generate review-ready reports for BIP applications.

Submitter Flow

Single-page project setup and bridge analysis

Create the project, scope states, load NBI data, and continue directly into bridge-level benefit-cost analysis.

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Reviewer Flow

Review workbench with preview and decision support

Review submitted projects, compare results, inspect package readiness, and route decisions with documented notes.

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Program Guidance

FHWA / USDOT aligned calculations and package output

Generate review-ready outputs grounded in NBI inputs, annual benefit tables, and FHWA-aligned valuation assumptions.

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How It Works

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Step 1

Create Project

Define your BIP BCA project, select states, and automatically load NBI bridge inventory data for your analysis portfolio.

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Step 2

Analyze Bridges

Use the NBI type-ahead lookup to auto-fill data. Enter timeline, costs, traffic, load postings, resilience, safety, and environmental benefits.

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Step 3

Review Summary

Review BCR, NPV, benefits, and costs directly in the bridge workspace while preparing the submission package.

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Step 4

Submit & Review

Submit your completed BCA project for FHWA reviewer evaluation. Reviewers can approve or return projects with feedback.

Key Capabilities

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NBI Bridge Auto-Fill

Search the National Bridge Inventory by structure number. AADT, truck percent, condition ratings, and location data pre-populate automatically — minimizing manual entry errors.

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FHWA-Aligned Calculations

Travel time, VOC, safety (CMF-based), resilience, emissions, and load-posting detour benefits — all discounted at the USDOT 3% rate with residual value and construction disbenefits.

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Portfolio Management

Manage multiple bridges per project. Include or exclude bridges from portfolio totals. Clone bridges for sensitivity analysis. Track submission status from draft to approval.

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Review Package Export

Export a structured review package with BCR summary, annual benefit breakdown, category charts, and unquantified benefit narratives ready for FHWA BIP application submission.

Program Resources

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