The Future of Under-Bridge Inspection: Drones vs. Platforms
Bridge inspections are essential for ensuring the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure. As technology evolves, drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as a promising tool for conducting under-bridge inspections. However, while UAVs offer...
Why Rent Rather Than Buy Bridge Equipment
Bridge construction and maintenance are highly specialized fields that require access to various types of heavy equipment, such as under-bridge platforms, scaffolding, cranes, and inspection rigs. For many companies and contractors, the question arises: should they...
Common Bridge Defects and How to Identify Them
Bridges are critical components of our transportation infrastructure, components that support our daily lives. They connect communities and facilitate the movement of people and goods. However, like any man-made structure, bridges are subject to wear and tear over...
Bridge Riggers And The State Of Bridge Repair
[This article was first published June 30, 2020, and has been updated and expanded.] The industry of bridge riggers, bridge inspection, maintenance and repair covers all 50 states, Guam and Puerto Rico, which, according to the Federal Highway Administration, have over...
Bridge Inspection: What We Learn From Bridge Failures And Repairs
[This article was first published on October 28, 2021, and has been updated and revised.] Bridges are the lifelines of our transportation infrastructure, carrying millions of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists daily. While most bridges are built to last, the...
The Impact of Under Bridge Platforms on Reducing Inspection Times: A Bridge to Efficiency
The safety and longevity of our bridges depend on regular inspections. However, traditional methods of bridge inspection – like rappelling or using scaffolding – can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and pose significant safety risks. This is where under bridge...
Insight Into Major Bridge Projects Happening In The US In 2024
America has the technology, the resources, and the skills to improve and maintain our nation’s transportation infrastructure. Companies like Under Bridge Platforms provide state-of-the-art bridge access equipment to help facilitate the work of highway bridge...
Navigating Bridge Rehabilitation Challenges with Under Bridge Platforms
Highway bridges are the arteries of our transportation network, carrying people and goods across rivers, valleys, and other obstacles. As these structures age, they inevitably face wear and tear, requiring periodic rehabilitation to ensure their safety and...
Revolutionizing Bridge Inspections with Advanced Under Bridge Platform Tech
The state of affairs with America’s bridges can be summarized in the 2021 Infrastructure Report Card from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): “There are more than 617,000 bridges across the United States. Currently, 42% of all bridges are at least 50 years...
Highways in the Storm: How Climate Change Impacts Bridges and Under bridge Solutions
Transportation infrastructure forms the arteries of our society, enabling the flow of goods, people, and vital services. However, these arteries are said to be increasingly threatened by a formidable foe: climate change. According to many researchers and...
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