Introduction. Bridges are important critical infrastructure facilities; they play a key role in economic development and ensure the security of regions and the state as a whole. During the period of martial law, bridges became an important element of the country's defense capability, as well as routes for humanitarian evacuation and export logistics. To make effective management decisions at the level of the State Agency for the Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine in the field of bridge management, the Analytical Expert Bridge Management System (AESUM) software package is being implemented.
Problem statement. In connection with the introduction of martial law in Ukraine, ensuring the proper functioning of the bridge sector has become of great social importance, since the availability of sustainable transport links allows to ensure the vital activity of the population and the functioning of the state under martial law. It is also important to improve the strategy of operation of transport facilities, taking into account the scientific and analytical apparatus of the AESUM software package.
Objective. Implementation of an effective strategy for the operation of bridges on highways in order to plan financial resources for their repair and maintenance. Providing the general public with up-to-date statistical information on bridges from AESUM will be useful for scientific and practical purposes, and identifying certain analytical trends will allow to improve AESUM in terms of forming a strategy for the operation of transport facilities.
Materials and methods. Analytical, statistical, system analysis.
Results. The paper presents analytical and statistical information on transport facilities on public roads of national importance in the controlled territories of Ukraine as of the end of 2023. Certain trends have been identified and the technical condition of transport facilities has been focused on.
Conclusions. The technical condition of Ukrainian highway bridges is currently unsatisfactory, which endangers human lives, comfortable and safe transportation of passengers and cargo (including military and humanitarian), reduces the level of defense capability of the country and the level of accessibility of social, cultural, educational and medical services for road users. Currently, there is an urgent need for improved and implemented strategies for the operation of bridges, taking into account the scientific and analytical apparatus of the AESUM software package for optimal planning of priority and timely restoration of transport facilities and their maintenance in proper condition with the rational use of financial resources.
