Aging U.S. bridges set to spark surge in repair projects.
A new software system has been developed to analyze the conditions of bridges in the United States. The software uses data from the National Bridge Inventory to locate structures, provide bridge information, and summarize data analysis. With many U.S. bridges aging between 25 to 50 years old, there will be a significant increase in repair and replacement projects over the next two decades as these bridges deteriorate. This system can help contractors and bridge designers working on maintenance projects by providing comprehensive bridge information for all states.