Advanced Bridge Technology Clearinghouse (ABTC)

The U.S. bridge infrastructure sector faces many critical challenges, including aging structures, growing traffic demands, and environmental impacts. With 42% of U.S. bridges over 40 years old and 7.5% classified as structurally deficient, there is an urgent need for innovative technologies to ensure long-term safety and sustainability. However, despite advancements in bridge technology, their effective dissemination and integration into practice remain significant hurdles. The Advanced Bridge Technology Clearinghouse (ABTC) program aims to bridge this gap by providing a clearinghouse to facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge solutions. The ABTC is designed as a dynamic and secure hub for advancing bridge-related technologies. Its front-end platform will feature a user-friendly interface that integrates advanced capabilities such as metric-driven prioritization and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered approaches. These tools will enable users to explore, evaluate, and adopt technologies that prioritize sustainability, resilience, and safety, aligning with national priorities like climate change mitigation and economic viability. On the back end, a dedicated pool of experts from industry and academia will provide critical support for the evaluation framework, assessment, and effective implementation of the technologies. This dual structure aims to ensure that the ABTC platform functions as both a cutting-edge resource and a collaborative support system for the application of innovative solutions in the bridge sector. The program plans to employ a multi-step approach that includes needs assessment, active user engagement, technology exploration, technology evaluations, platform development, and ongoing outreach. Beyond being a repository of information, the ABTC program is set to become a driving force for transformation in bridge engineering. By advocating for technologies that minimize environmental impact and enhance durability, the platform contributes to a future where bridges are safer, more resilient, and environmentally sustainable.

• Record URL:
  • https://www.highergov.com/grant-opportunity/fy2023-notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo-349904/

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $5,000,000
• Contract Numbers:

  USDOT-OST-R-117-99

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  U.S. Department of Transportation

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Severns, Kelley

• Performing Organizations:

  Rutgers University, New Brunswick

  New Brunswick, NJ  United States  08901

  Texas A&M Transportation Institute

  Texas A&M University System
  3135 TAMU
  College Station, TX  United States  77843-3135

  Arizona State University

  660 S. College Ave
  PO Box 873005
  Tempe, Arizona  United States  85287

  Michigan State University

  426 Auditorium Road
  East Lansing, Michigan  United States  48824

  Prairie View A&M University

  Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
  P.O. Box 519
  Prairie View, TX  United States  77446

  AssetIntel

  North Brunswick Township,    
• Principal Investigators:

  Gucunski, Nenad

  Morgese, Maurizio

  Cheng, Jessica

  Hurlebaus, Stefan

  Najafi, Amirali

• Start Date: 20240801
• Expected Completion Date: 20290801
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Bridge construction; Bridge engineering; Bridges; Information dissemination; Technological innovations; Technology transfer
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01939554
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT)
• Contract Numbers: USDOT-OST-R-117-99
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Dec 13 2024 2:05PM