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This report summarizes the state-of-the-art for using Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) to determine conditions of highway bridge decks. The report outlines a framework to move the industry toward greater adoption of NDE into practice, which is expected to increase the safety and efficiency of condition assessment and improve the selection and timeliness of preservation actions. NDE technologies provide the opportunity to harness objective, repeatable measurements to supplement traditional visual inspection methods in assessing bridge deck conditions and to inform asset management decisions.
This report serves as a resource for State highway agencies and decisionmakers striving to enhance their asset management strategies through the integration of NDE technologies with preservation practices.
Recommended citation: Federal Highway Administration, Incorporating Nondestructive Evaluation Methods Into Bridge Deck Preservation Strategies (Washington, DC: 2024) https://doi.org/10.21949/1521524