Bridge Construction and Maintenance Management (CM-044) Training Course

Bridge Construction and Maintenance Management

Bridges are critical links in transport networks, and their construction and long-term care demand careful engineering, planning and management. New bridges must be built…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Bridges are critical links in transport networks, and their construction and long-term care demand careful engineering, planning and management. New bridges must be built safely over rivers, roads and railways, often under traffic and with tight possession windows, while ageing bridges require inspection, assessment and maintenance to stay safe and in service.

This Bridge Construction and Maintenance Management training course covers the full life cycle of bridge assets. Participants learn about bridge types and structural behaviour, construction methods including precast, incremental launch and cantilever construction, temporary works and lifting operations, quality control, inspection regimes, condition assessment, deterioration mechanisms, repair and strengthening techniques and asset management planning.

The course is suitable for engineers and managers working for bridge owners, contractors and consultants.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the main bridge types and how they carry loads
Compare bridge construction methods and their applications
Plan bridge construction including temporary works and lifting
Manage quality control for bridge materials and workmanship
Plan and conduct bridge inspections
Identify common deterioration mechanisms and defects
Select appropriate repair, strengthening and rehabilitation methods
Develop bridge asset management and maintenance plans

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Bridge engineers and structural engineers
Construction and project managers
Highway and railway asset managers
Bridge inspectors
Maintenance contractors and supervisors
Consultants advising bridge owners

Training Methodology

The course combines technical presentations with project case studies, inspection photographs and planning exercises. Participants plan a construction sequence, assess defects from inspection records, prioritise maintenance using condition data and develop outline asset management plans.

Target Competencies

Bridge structural understanding
Construction method selection
Construction planning
Bridge inspection
Defect diagnosis
Bridge asset management

Course outline

1Day One: Bridge Types and Behaviour

Beam, arch, truss, cable-stayed and suspension bridges
Load paths and structural behaviour of bridges
Materials: concrete, steel, composite and masonry
Bearings, joints and drainage components
Design codes and loading standards in overview
Lessons from bridge failures and collapses
Exercise: identifying components on bridge drawings

2Day Two: Bridge Construction Methods

Foundations, piers and abutments construction
Precast beams and deck construction
Incremental launching and balanced cantilever methods
Steel girder erection and composite decks
Construction over live roads, rail and water
Heavy lifting and crane operations for bridges
Workshop: planning a bridge construction sequence

3Day Three: Quality, Safety and Temporary Works

Quality control of concrete, reinforcement and prestressing
Welding and coating quality for steel bridges
Temporary works for bridge construction
Working at height and over water safely
Traffic management and possessions planning
Commissioning, load testing and handover
Case study: managing a bridge project under traffic

4Day Four: Inspection and Condition Assessment

Types and frequencies of bridge inspections
Inspection access methods and safety
Concrete deterioration: corrosion, cracking and spalling
Steel corrosion, fatigue and coating failure
Scour and hydraulic risks to bridge foundations
Condition rating systems and inspection reports
Exercise: assessing defects from inspection records

5Day Five: Maintenance, Repair and Asset Management

Routine and preventive maintenance activities
Concrete repair and cathodic protection
Strengthening with fibre-reinforced polymers and steel plates
Bearing and expansion joint replacement
Prioritising maintenance with condition and risk data
Whole-life costing and bridge asset management plans
Personal action plan for bridge management

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bridge Construction and Maintenance Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Bridge Construction and Maintenance Management course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Amsterdam, Dubai, Geneva, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid.

Can I take Bridge Construction and Maintenance Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Bridge Construction and Maintenance Management

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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