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Some truth: Bridge conditions are improving in the U.S., if only slightly

Bill Wilson

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The state of bridges in the United States is the focus of this article, as it takes a look at data released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Bridges are assessed, not just in terms of condition, but from a true safety and risk perspective. A table of deficient bridges by state is included. New tools for analyzing bridge conditions, such as web-based software and protocols for load-rating bridges, are discussed. Accelerated bridge construction is also mentioned.

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The state of bridges in the United States is the focus of this article, as it takes a look at data released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Bridges are assessed, not just in terms of condition, but from a true safety and risk perspective. A table of deficient bridges by state is included. New tools for analyzing bridge conditions, such as web-based software and protocols for load-rating bridges, are discussed. Accelerated bridge construction is also mentioned.

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The state of bridges in the United States is the focus of this article, as it takes a look at data released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Bridges are assessed, not just in terms of condition, but from a true safety and risk perspective. A table of deficient bridges by state is included. New tools for analyzing bridge conditions, such as web-based software and protocols for load-rating bridges, are discussed. Accelerated bridge construction is also mentioned.

Key concepts: Bridge (graph theory), Engineering, State (computer science), Forensic engineering, Perspective (graphical), Transport engineering, Focus (optics), Civil engineering

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