Development of a Research Roadmap for ITD’s Bridge Section

Taylor, Dustin; Ebrahimpour, Arya; Ibrahim, Ahmed; Mashal, Mustafa

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Development of a Research Roadmap for ITD’s Bridge Section

2024-06-01
By Taylor, Dustin ; Ebrahimpour, Arya ; Ibrahim, Ahmed ; ...

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Taylor, Dustin ; Ebrahimpour, Arya ; Ibrahim, Ahmed ; Mashal, Mustafa
Corporate Creators:

Idaho State University
Corporate Contributors:

Idaho Transportation Department. Highways Construction and Operations, Contracting Services, Research Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Bridge Construction Bridges Financing Forecasting Highways Infrastructure Inventory Planning Preservation Recommendations Research Management Surveys
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-ID-24-312
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Idaho
Edition:

Final Report - 06/15/2023 – 06/15/2024
Corporate Publisher:

Idaho Transportation Department
Abstract:

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Bridge Section has been at the forefront of advancing bridge materials, design, construction, preservation, and inspection in Idaho through sponsored research. However, the department acknowledges the necessity of evolving from past ad hoc research requests to a more proactive and systematic approach. The aim is to align research efforts, ensuring they complement and build on each other for more impactful outcomes. To achieve this, the following steps were taken: (1) a detailed assessment of ITD's deficiently rated bridge inventory including individual element condition states, (2) a nation-wide department of transportation (DOT) funding and research survey, and (3) a comprehensive analysis of both past and ongoing DOT-financed research projects over the past 5 years. This information was used to supplement ITD’s technical advisory committee expertise to generate a new list of high impact research queries tailored to Idaho’s specific needs and interests. This list was then organized by priority with the top six being chosen for additional investigation. By adopting this proactive strategy, ITD aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its bridge-related research endeavors, ultimately contributing to safer and more resilient transportation infrastructure.
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