Getting Ahead of The Curve
FHWA proposes a research-packed agenda for preserving existing bridges and building new ones.
Laying The Groundwork for Fast Bridge Construction
Prefabricated elements and systems accelerate construction of bridges to hours or days instead of months or years.
Cracked Girders
A case study of Case Bridge in Washington, DC, provides some clues about the causes of this kind of structural failure.
CAD and ITS Working in Concert
Field tests are integrating advanced traffic management systems with computer-aided dispatch systems to provide real-time information that can improve public safety.
Responding to An Earthquake
Alaska's transportation agency shares some lessons learned about emergency response.
A Fix for Aluminum Overheads
Using innovative fiber-reinforced polymer repairs to correct distress in welded joints on aluminum sign structure trusses.
Composites Add Longevity to Bridges
North Carolina uses fiber-reinforced polymers to rehabilitate bridges and extend their service lives.
The Public: Key to Successful Projects
Community involvement can be pivotal—witness the recent reconstruction of two New York City bridges.
511 - It's Happening!
Here's an update about the three-digit dialing code for traveler information being implemented and gaining momentum around the country.
Virginia Gains Public Trust
The Virginia Department of Transportation took measures to address project data and information problems and opened up its agency's operations to the public.
Low-Cost Solutions Yield Big Savings
Fatality rates on South Carolina's interstates were rising, but the transportation agency made dramatic improvements that save lives.
Improving Bridge Inspections
Researchers at FHWA are developing innovative nondestructive evaluation technologies to assess the condition of bridges.
Guest Editorial
Building the Bridges of the Future
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is a strong partner and leader in working with State and local agencies to ensure that our Nation's aging bridges remain safe and that new bridges are...
Along the Road
Secretary Mineta Receives 2003
Along the Road is the place to look for information about current and upcoming activities, developments, trends, and items of general interest to the highway community.
Internet Watch
Planning Made Simple
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary® defines the word "collaborate" as "to cooperate with an agency or instrumentality with which one is not immediately connected."
Training Update
How Does Water Cross The Road?
When designing roads, engineers must consider the project's proximity to streams, lakes, wetlands, oceans, and other permanent and seasonal water bodies.
Communication Product Updates
Communication Product Updates
Below are brief descriptions of products recently published online by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Conferences/Special Events Calendar