Deliver, in cooperation with the States and the Industry, the Pavement Smoothness Initiatives. Presentations will be made at regional and national meetings. A promotional display and exhibit has been prepared promoting the benefits of smoother pavements and best practices for building and preserving them. It will be used at technology fairs, State paving conferences and trade shows. Our nation s highway transportation system includes about 581,862 bridges serving population centers, international border crossings, intermodal transportation facilities, and important travel destinations.
Deficient bridges impair the public s access to activities, goods, and services.
In addition, increases in combination truck traffic as well as an aging infrastructure have contributed to the structural and functional deterioration of our bridges. Federal investment will help replace, rehabilitate, and preserve our existing bridges. FHWA will focus on research advances in the technology of bridge design, construction, repair, and maintenance. FHWA technology deployment initiatives will ensure that advancements in high performance materials, improved design techniques, and seismic retrofit techniques are adopted to improve the performance of bridges. Increase user satisfaction with the Nation s highway systems and intermodal linkages to meet customer needs.