New innovations in cables and concrete are making bridge construction and maintenance easier and more cost-effective. High-performance concrete with improved corrosion inhibitors and bidirectional post-tensioning of bridge decks are enhancing long-term service and performance. The FIGG-patented cradle system in cable-stay bridges provides stability, while real-time feedback from new instrumentation allows for monitoring. Recent bridges like the I-280 Veterans' Glass City Skyway and Penobscot Narrows Bridge use these advancements for sustainability and long-term monitoring. Force distributions and strain gauges are improving sustainability and aesthetics of bridges.