This chapter documents findings obtained from the literature review. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the foundation and framework for the results presented in Chapters 3 and 4, which ...

OMAHA, Neb. — The Transportation Department is going to train 163 track inspectors to dramatically increase the number of people who know how to spot critical problems with railroad bridges, but the ...

The rising traffic density and heavier loads on the city’s vast network of bridges and highways have posed challenges to establishing an efficient and reliable inspection system for road safety.

State DOTs across the country are conducting training to develop knowledge, technical skill sets, and qualifications for effective bridge construction inspection. Some DOTs have dedicated in-house ...