FHWA announces grant for innovative technology for bridges

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $400,397 grant to BERGER/ABAM Engineers Inc. the week of March 30 to develop the connections that go into prefabricated bridge bents—also known as piers—built in areas prone to seismic activity.

The technology funded by the grant will create more pliable links to connect the bents once the bridge, built off-site, is in place, greatly reducing construction time and traffic delays. The grant was provided under FHWA's Highways for LIFE program, which promotes highway innovations.