Maintenance

This section offers several areas to explore: winter maintenance, snow and ice control, vegetation management, roadside and bridge maintenance, product spotlights, article archives, related case studies, related video and product/supplier contact list. The product spotlights contain information and photos of equipment relevant to the specific maintenance types. 

Deck rehabilitation on the Delaware Memorial Bridge gives a historic structure another half-century of service life
Bridge Rescue
Deck rehabilitation on the Delaware Memorial Bridge gives a historic structure another half-century of service life
The U.S. faces an unprecedented challenge in maintaining and rehabilitating its aging transportation infrastructure. Agencies in every state are…
May 05, 2021
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A study recommended using a remotely operated, sensor-equipped unmanned surface vessel (USV) to support the Michigan DOT’s bridge inspections.
A study recommended using a remotely operated, sensor-equipped unmanned surface vessel (USV) to support the Michigan DOT’s bridge inspections. All photos: Michigan DOT
Bridge Inspection
Michigan monitors bridge scour with an ASCE “Gamechanger”
Michigan wants all of its bridges to be on solid footing. In 2019, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) commissioned a study to look at…
May 05, 2021
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Bridge pilings, such as those shown here, suffering from river scour are common throughout the U.S.
Bridge pilings, such as those shown here, suffering from river scour are common throughout the U.S.
Bridge Rescue
Fixing America’s Bridges on a Shoestring Budget
It’s no secret: America’s bridges are aging dramatically and need to be urgently maintained or completely replaced to prevent disruptions to…
May 05, 2021
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local bridges
Bridge Rescue
New Jersey DOT announces grants to help counties maintain local bridges
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) this week announced 39 Local Bridge Fund grants totaling $47.3 million to help counties maintain…
May 05, 2021
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Iowa DOT using audible attenuators to increase short-term work zone awareness
Image: Iowa DOT
Work-Zone Safety (Attenuators)
Iowa DOT using audible attenuators to increase short-term work zone awareness
The Iowa Department of Transportation is employing a number of safety practices including the use of audible attenuators on short-term, stationary,…
April 30, 2021
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Federal Highway Administration inspects a bridge on the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
The Federal Highway Administration inspects a bridge on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Image: FHWA
Bridge Inspection
FHWA’s National Bridge Inspection Standards program reaches milestone
A reliable transportation system relies on a robust inventory of highway bridges. Regular and thorough inspections of our nation’s bridges are…
April 27, 2021
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Michigan DOT engaged in one of its first ultra-thin asphalt overlay trial projects, which took place on U.S. 127
As shown above, in 2004 the Michigan DOT engaged in one of its first ultra-thin asphalt overlay trial projects, which took place on U.S. 127, a four-lane divided highway that is a well-traveled route for Michiganders, in partnership with Rieth-Riley Construction. MDOT would return to this same stretch of roadway 17 years later to check on its condition.
Pavement Maintenance
Michigan DOT collaboration delivers cost-effective pavement solution
The U.S. has over 3 million miles of paved public roadways. Our nation’s vast roadway system connects citizens to goods, services, and one another,…
April 01, 2021
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infrastructure plan
Infrastructure
Transportation construction industry reacts to Biden infrastructure plan
Several associations representing the surface transportation construction industry have issued statements in response to President Biden's "American…
April 01, 2021
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