Optimization of Railway Bridge Maintenance Needs Through Performance-Based Policy Evaluation

Elisabet Merida Kristia, S.T.,M.T., ISTN (2026) Optimization of Railway Bridge Maintenance Needs Through Performance-Based Policy Evaluation. Available: http://jurnal.unissula.ac.id/index.php/psa, 23 (1).

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Abstract

Railway bridge maintenance in Indonesia faces severe budgetary constraints, resulting in inadequate upkeep of aging infrastructure and heightened safety risks. This study evaluates existing maintenance policies, estimates associated costs, and proposes optimization strategies by combining policy analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, and evaluative methods. Focusing on bridges in the Jakarta area, the research uses technical data on bridge age and structural conditions to project a 2025 maintenance cost of Rp7.09 billion. The cost-benefit analysis confirms financial feasibility, as the Net Present Value (NPV) remains positive across multiple discount rate scenarios. The study recommends risk-based regulatory revisions for old bridges and disaster prone areas, the use of predictive technologies such as IoT, AI, and drones to reduce inspection costs, and innovative financing through public–private partnerships and endowment funds. Additional measures include climate-resilient design standards, prefabricated components, and academic collaboration for cost-effective innovation. Findings demonstrate that risk-based asset management, technological integration, and multi-stakeholder coordination are essential to achieving sustainable and financially viable maintenance. The proposed framework not only supports Indonesia’s railway resilience and safety but also offers a replicable model for other emerging economies facing similar fiscal and infrastructure challenges. Keywords: railway bridge maintenance, cost-benefit analysis.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Depositing User: Elisabet Merida Kristia ISTN
Date Deposited: 04 May 2026 09:14
Last Modified: 04 May 2026 09:14
URI: http://repository.istn.ac.id/id/eprint/15392

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