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Bridges and large culverts are designed using historical streamflow data. However, historical streamflow data are static and do not account for changes in precipitation, temperature, and watershed characteristics such as the percentage covered by impervious surface. This report details efforts to determine if streamflow peak discharges in Virginia
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Rossetti, M. S. (2025). Historical Streamflow Discharge Trends Considering Climate Change and Application (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 26-R12). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86790
Rossetti, Maria S.. Historical Streamflow Discharge Trends Considering Climate Change and Application. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R12. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86790.
Rossetti, Maria S. Historical Streamflow Discharge Trends Considering Climate Change and Application. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R12, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86790.
This study investigates the factors influencing injury severity in rear-end collisions in California using data from the Highway Safety Information System (HSIS). A total of 569,386 rear-end crashes recorded between 2015 and 2017 are analyzed. The dataset is divided into 24 subgroups based on driver sex (male, female), driver age (under 25, 25–65,
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Naseralavi, S., Soltanirad, M., Baghersad, M., Ranjbar, E., Jimee, K., & Mazaheri, A. (2025). Exploring the Impact of Driver Sex, Driver Age, Area Type, and Lighting Conditions on Rear-End Collision Severity. Computational Research Progress in Applied Science & Engineering (CRPASE). https://doi.org/10.82042/crpase.11.3.2957
Naseralavi, Saber, Mohammad Soltanirad, Mahdi Baghersad, Erfan Ranjbar, Keshav Jimee, and Akram Mazaheri. Exploring the Impact of Driver Sex, Driver Age, Area Type, and Lighting Conditions on Rear-End Collision Severity. Computational Research Progress in Applied Science & Engineering (CRPASE), 2025. https://doi.org/10.82042/crpase.11.3.2957.
Naseralavi, Saber, et al. Exploring the Impact of Driver Sex, Driver Age, Area Type, and Lighting Conditions on Rear-End Collision Severity. Computational Research Progress in Applied Science & Engineering (CRPASE), 2025, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.82042/crpase.11.3.2957.
This comprehensive research project addresses the increasingly frequent and costly problem of over-height vehicle collisions with prestressed concrete (PC) bridge girders. The research combined full-scale experimental testing, nonlinear three-dimensional finite element modeling (FEM), and analytical methods to quantify the extent of damage, assess
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ElGawady, M., & Harper, J. (2025). Assessment and Repair of Prestressed Bridge Girders Subjected to Over-Height Truck Impacts [Research Summary] (Report No. TR202011). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86973
ElGawady, Mohamed and Jennifer Harper. Assessment and Repair of Prestressed Bridge Girders Subjected to Over-Height Truck Impacts [Research Summary]. Report no. TR202011. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86973.
ElGawady, Mohamed, and Jennifer Harper Assessment and Repair of Prestressed Bridge Girders Subjected to Over-Height Truck Impacts [Research Summary]. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. TR202011, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86973.
This project aimed to evaluate whether combining induction coating removal (ICR) and laser ablation coating removal (LACR) could be combined to remove hazardous bridge coatings at practical rates. This study included evaluations of the coating removal rates, surface cleanliness, surface profile, steel substrate mechanical properties, recoating adhe
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Sharp, S. R., Provines, J. T., Gillespie, J. S., Moffat, W., Wilson, D. L., Rickard-Passaro, R., Fitz-Gerald, J. M., & Agnew, S. R. (2025). Evaluation of Combining Heat Induction and Laser Ablation for the Removal of Potentially Hazardous Bridge Coatings (Report No. VTRC 26-R10). Virginia. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86594
Sharp, Stephen R, Jason T. Provines, James S. Gillespie, William Moffat, David L Wilson, Raquel Rickard-Passaro, James M Fitz-Gerald, and Sean R Agnew. Evaluation of Combining Heat Induction and Laser Ablation for the Removal of Potentially Hazardous Bridge Coatings. Report no. VTRC 26-R10. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86594.
Sharp, Stephen R, et al. Evaluation of Combining Heat Induction and Laser Ablation for the Removal of Potentially Hazardous Bridge Coatings. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. VTRC 26-R10, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86594.
This study was conducted to help the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) identify and prioritize schools which have seen higher numbers of pedestrian- or bicyclist-involved crashes of school-age individuals. While UDOT’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program (which is called Safe Routes Utah within the state) supports safety planning and infras
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Burbidge, S. K., Runyan, S. L., & Gee, C. (2025). Identifying Safety Hot Spots in Close Proximity to K-12 Schools (Report No. UT-25.16). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88348
Burbidge, Shaunna K., Samuel L Runyan, and Collin Gee. Identifying Safety Hot Spots in Close Proximity to K-12 Schools. Report no. UT-25.16. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88348.
Burbidge, Shaunna K., et al. Identifying Safety Hot Spots in Close Proximity to K-12 Schools. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. UT-25.16, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88348.
The objective of this research is to expand and validate decision-making tools and best practices for mass concrete thermal management, integrating emerging cementitious materials. Building on the foundations established in previous phases, this project evaluates an expanded range of concrete mix designs—including Type IL cement and reclaimed fly a
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Cho, Y. K., Gentry, R., Kurtis, K., Brown, J., Hasani, L. A., Kim, S., & Lee, S. H. (2025). Phase III: Investigation and Guidelines for Best Practices of Thermal Control for Mass Concrete Construction Projects (Report No. 2221). Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86891
Cho, Yong Kwon, Russell Gentry, Kimberly Kurtis, Jason Brown, Luna Al Hasani, Seongyong Kim, and Soo Hyun Lee. Phase III: Investigation and Guidelines for Best Practices of Thermal Control for Mass Concrete Construction Projects. Report no. 2221. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86891.
Cho, Yong Kwon, et al. Phase III: Investigation and Guidelines for Best Practices of Thermal Control for Mass Concrete Construction Projects. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Research, 2025, Report no. 2221, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86891.
The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using ultra-high toughness (UHT) steel in bridges to improve the structural reliability for the fracture limit state. The work included literature review, identification of candidate UHT steels, initial material characterization of all candidate steels, in-depth material characteri
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Collins, W., Artmont, F. A., Murphy, T., Wagley, S., Thaman, N., & Lopez, M. (2025). Assessment of Ultra-High Toughness Steel for Highway Bridges (Report No. SM Report No. 167). University of Kansas. Center for Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87805
Collins, William, Frank A. Artmont, Thomas Murphy, Sulok Wagley, Nate Thaman, and Maria Lopez. Assessment of Ultra-High Toughness Steel for Highway Bridges. Report no. SM Report No. 167. University of Kansas. Center for Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87805.
Collins, William, et al. Assessment of Ultra-High Toughness Steel for Highway Bridges. University of Kansas. Center for Research, 2025, Report no. SM Report No. 167, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87805.
Cities are dynamics centers of modern life, continually evolving through both growth and decline. While agglomeration and associated amenities are benefits of growing global urbanization, congestion and the resulting pollution, delays, and inequity are common negative externalities of increasing urbanization. This study evaluates growth and congest
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Raymer, M. (2025). Urban Growth, Congestion, and Equity: Leveraging Multi-Mobility and Active Infrastructure Investments for Livable Cities: A Dissertation. Northwestern University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87582
Raymer, Meredith. Urban Growth, Congestion, and Equity: Leveraging Multi-Mobility and Active Infrastructure Investments for Livable Cities: A Dissertation. Northwestern University, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87582.
Raymer, Meredith Urban Growth, Congestion, and Equity: Leveraging Multi-Mobility and Active Infrastructure Investments for Livable Cities: A Dissertation. Northwestern University, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87582.
Tied arch bridges represent a vital component of the nation's infrastructure, valued for their structural efficiency and aesthetic qualities. These bridges rely on arch ribs to transfer vertical loads into horizontal thrusts, which are counteracted by the tie beams (TBs) acting in axial tension. In addition to this axial tension, TBs are also subje
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Farooq, S. Z., Korkmaz, C., & Connor, R. J. (2025). Development of a Simplified Methodology to Assess the Internal Redundancy of Bolted-Built-Up Tied Arch Members. Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318219
Farooq, Shah Zaib, Cem Korkmaz, and Robert J. Connor. Development of a Simplified Methodology to Assess the Internal Redundancy of Bolted-Built-Up Tied Arch Members. Purdue University, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318219.
Farooq, Shah Zaib, et al. Development of a Simplified Methodology to Assess the Internal Redundancy of Bolted-Built-Up Tied Arch Members. Purdue University, 2025, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318219.
Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls often contain galvanized steel reinforcement. Because galvanized steel eventually corrodes, however, the corrosion process must be closely monitored to accurately determine where structures are in their life cycle and to improve specifications to lengthen the lifespan of future MSE walls. This report is a c
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Kulesza, S., Parsons, R., Liu, H., & Han, J. (2025). Long-Term Corrosion Monitoring in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls [Summary] (Report No. K-TRAN: KSU/KU-21-3). Kansas State University. Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86793
Kulesza, Stacey, Robert Parsons, Hao Liu, and Jie Han. Long-Term Corrosion Monitoring in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls [Summary]. Report no. K-TRAN: KSU/KU-21-3. Kansas State University. Transportation Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86793.
Kulesza, Stacey, et al. Long-Term Corrosion Monitoring in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls [Summary]. Kansas State University. Transportation Center, 2025, Report no. K-TRAN: KSU/KU-21-3, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86793.
Tow truck operators are exposed to traffic when responding to incidents. Stalled vehicles on the highway can hinder safety and operations on the highway and can create a risk of secondary incidents. Fast and effective removal of stalled vehicles on the highway can improve traffic operations and safety for tow truck operators and all users of the tr
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Brown, H., Sun, C., & Qing, Z. (2025). Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance [Tech Brief] (Report No. cmr25-014). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86971
Brown, Henry, Carlos Sun, and Zhu Qing. Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance [Tech Brief]. Report no. cmr25-014. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86971.
Brown, Henry, et al. Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance [Tech Brief]. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. cmr25-014, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86971.
This study explores the effects of pandemic-related trucking relaxations on freight safety in Oregon. A historical review of trucking relaxations before and during the pandemic is conducted and compared. Using traffic volume levels and key pandemic dates, three time periods were chosen for analysis: (1) pre-pandemic, (2) a low VMT pandemic period w
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Anderson, J. C., & McKenzie, W. (2025). Effects of Trucking Regulatory Relaxations on Freight Safety in Oregon (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-26-02). Oregon Department of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87074
Anderson, Jason C. and William McKenzie. Effects of Trucking Regulatory Relaxations on Freight Safety in Oregon. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-26-02. Oregon Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87074.
Anderson, Jason C., and William McKenzie Effects of Trucking Regulatory Relaxations on Freight Safety in Oregon. Oregon Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2025, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-26-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87074.
Aggregate materials used in the base and subbase layers of pavements provide structural support and drainability to Minnesota roads. But the supply of locally available high-quality aggregate material is becoming increasingly scarce. This project explored sustainable and cost-effective solutions for constructing durable flexible pavement roads with
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Tutumluer, E., & Velasquez, R. (2025). Evaluating Road Designs That Use Lower Quality Aggregate [Research Summary] (Report No. 2025-43RS). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88359
Tutumluer, Erol and Raul Velasquez. Evaluating Road Designs That Use Lower Quality Aggregate [Research Summary]. Report no. 2025-43RS. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88359.
Tutumluer, Erol, and Raul Velasquez Evaluating Road Designs That Use Lower Quality Aggregate [Research Summary]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. 2025-43RS, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88359.
Concrete overlays for existing concrete and asphalt roads have been shown to be a viable rehabilitation or replacement option. This research project evaluated three unbonded concrete overlay (UBOL) projects in Illinois with high, medium, and very low truck volumes. The project’s goal was to assess each overlay’s performance including the influence
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Pérez, J. C., Bhardwaj, R., & Roesler, J. (2025). Evaluation of Unbonded Jointed Concrete Overlays (Report No. FHWA-ICT-25-009). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86907
Pérez, Jesús Castro, Richa Bhardwaj, and Jeffery Roesler. Evaluation of Unbonded Jointed Concrete Overlays. Report no. FHWA-ICT-25-009. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86907.
Pérez, Jesús Castro, et al. Evaluation of Unbonded Jointed Concrete Overlays. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA-ICT-25-009, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86907.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment and availability of the technical resources required in the development of a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL), outlining its foundational requirements based on past research, related projects, and stakeholder engagement. The CBTL is envisioned as a nationally a
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Costin, A., Ketterl, M., & Grant, R. (2025). Towards a Centralized BIM Transportation Library. National Institute of Building Sciences. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86424
Costin, Aaron, Mona Ketterl, and Roger Grant. Towards a Centralized BIM Transportation Library. National Institute of Building Sciences, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86424.
Costin, Aaron, et al. Towards a Centralized BIM Transportation Library. National Institute of Building Sciences, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86424.
This report summarizes the 33rd United States–Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, an event that convenes bridge engineers from both countries. The workshop serves as a platform to exchange innovative ideas and technologies, as well as to share crucial knowledge and lessons learned, all with the aim of advancing bridge engineering. The 33rd workshop
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Yang, D. Y. (2025). Proceedings of the 33rd United States - Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop. Portland State University. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88841
Yang, David Y.. Proceedings of the 33rd United States - Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop. Portland State University. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88841.
Yang, David Y. Proceedings of the 33rd United States - Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop. Portland State University. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88841.
The purpose of this study was to collect and analyze field data to determine whether winter salt applications on Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC) and Dense Graded (DG) pavement types are appropriate, deficient, or excessive. The study aimed to provide the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) with evidence-based guidance for optimi
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Mogawer, W. S., Austerman, A. J., & Smith, K. (2025). Field Study to Determine Salt Usage Efficiency and Transport to the Surrounding Environment on Two Pavement Types. Massachusetts. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91871
Mogawer, Walaa S., Alexander J. Austerman, and Kirk Smith. Field Study to Determine Salt Usage Efficiency and Transport to the Surrounding Environment on Two Pavement Types. Massachusetts. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91871.
Mogawer, Walaa S., et al. Field Study to Determine Salt Usage Efficiency and Transport to the Surrounding Environment on Two Pavement Types. Massachusetts. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91871.
The current practice of bridge inspection requires the use of snooper trucks and, when parked on bridges, the control of passing traffic, thus causing an operation safety concern for both passengers and inspectors. It also leads to inherently subjective and qualitative results. This pooled-fund study aims to develop case studies on the deployment a
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Chen, G., Shi, Z., Nguyen, S., Afsharmovahed, M. H., Ogunjinmi, P. D., & Zhuo, Y. (2025). Traffic Disruption-Free Bridge Inspection Initiative with Robotic Systems (Report No. cmr 25-011). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86977
Chen, Genda, Zhenhua Shi, Son Nguyen, Mohammad Hossein Afsharmovahed, Peter Damilola Ogunjinmi, and Ying Zhuo. Traffic Disruption-Free Bridge Inspection Initiative with Robotic Systems. Report no. cmr 25-011. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86977.
Chen, Genda, et al. Traffic Disruption-Free Bridge Inspection Initiative with Robotic Systems. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. cmr 25-011, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86977.
This project developed and demonstrated an AI-enabled vision system for intersection analytics capable of automatically generating Turning Movement Counts (TMCs) and integrating them with Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) data to evaluate traffic signal performance. Using existing Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) CCTV (Closed Circuit Tele
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Adu-Gyamfi, Y., & Tanner, M. (2025). AI-Enabled Vision System for Intersection Analytics (Report No. cmr 25-012). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86975
Adu-Gyamfi, Yaw and Muturi Tanner. AI-Enabled Vision System for Intersection Analytics. Report no. cmr 25-012. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86975.
Adu-Gyamfi, Yaw, and Muturi Tanner AI-Enabled Vision System for Intersection Analytics. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. cmr 25-012, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86975.
This project is designed to overcome the challenges faced by today's traffic management systems by: 1. Developing a fully automated vision system architecture to generate Turning Movement Counts (TMCs) eliminating the need for manual directional inputs. 2. Integrating TMCs with SPaT data to generate key intersection performance metrics including de
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Adu-Gyamfi, Y., & Schulte, B. (2025). AI-Enabled Vision System for Intersection Analytics [Research Summary] (Report No. TR202506). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86976
Adu-Gyamfi, Yaw and Brent Schulte. AI-Enabled Vision System for Intersection Analytics [Research Summary]. Report no. TR202506. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86976.
Adu-Gyamfi, Yaw, and Brent Schulte AI-Enabled Vision System for Intersection Analytics [Research Summary]. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. TR202506, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86976.
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