It’s no secret that America’s bridges need work.  The viaducts built as a part of the highway-building boom in the United States during the middle of the last century are well past their expected lifespan of 50 years. The poor condition of bridges across the United States is one of the primary reasons that Congress […] Read More

Are you still using paper checklists when inspecting bridges? Have you considered moving into the modern age and going digital?  Find out what you need to know so you can decide if shifting to a checklist app is a smart move for you. What is a bridge inspection checklist? A checklist is a document or […] Read More

Have you worked in the bridge industry for a long time?  You may have forgotten a few of the inherent “truths” of bridge design, inspection, maintenance, and construction. Maybe you’re a newbie to the industry. If that’s the case, you may appreciate a cheat sheet to inform your everyday work. Either way, you’ll find value […] Read More

….And What’s Next Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data conducted by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and published in its Federal Highway Investment Benefits by State dashboard reveals that state transportation departments undertook over 16,000 bridge and road improvement projects in 2021. ARTBA Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black compiled the report. By […] Read More

It’s coming! After decades of delays, Congress has approved funding for significant bridge infrastructure upgrades across the United States.  Are you ready? One of the weakest aspects of bridge construction and maintenance work has always been — and still is — the processes and systems that businesses use for:  Planning and developing new bridges. Getting […] Read More

Europe’s infrastructure is crumbling at a rapid rate. The U.S. can learn from the E.U.’s failure to address it. There is a great deal of discussion about bridge infrastructure in the United States, especially now that Congress is willing to approve funding for it and President Biden has backed the initiative. This has many people […] Read More

See which option makes more sense when it comes to bridge construction, maintenance, and inspection projects. According to data reported by Statista, the equipment rental market in the United States has grown significantly over the last two decades and is expected to continue to do so in the years ahead. After falling slightly to $48.5 […] Read More

It points the way to turning the corner on bridge decay. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently released the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The study, which grades the condition of all types of infrastructure in the United States, has good news — albeit qualified — for the nation’s bridges, one of […] Read More