Building a New Generation of Bridges:
A Strategic Perspective for the Nation
 Developed by PCA, PCI, and other allies acting under the National Concrete Bridge Council, the strategic perspective discusses the condition of our nation's bridges and assesses their impact on economy, safety, public convenience, and infrastructure funding. Click for more
High Performance Concrete
HPC stands up to harsh elements and corrosive chemicals and offers superior durability and low maintenance.
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Tech Briefs
Designing for Continuity: Precast prestressed bridge girders made
continuous for live load
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Research In Progress
Bridge Awards
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HPC Bridge Views Newsletter
Published jointly by the FHWA and the National Concrete Bridge Council this newsletter provides relevant, reliable information on all aspects of HPC. Click for past issues.
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Scanning Tour Looks at Prefab Options
FHWA has released a summary report of the April 2004 Prefabricated Bridge Elements & Systems Scanning Tour of Japan & Europe. The goal was to study prefabricated bridge systems that minimize traffic disruption, improve work-zone safety, minimize environmental impacts, improve constructability, increase quality, and lower life-cycle costs.
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Upcoming Conferences
Bridge Professors' Seminar
The 2008 seminar is scheduled for August 7-8, 2008 in Skokie, Ill. More.
Rapid Bridge Construction
A workshop was conducted at the 2006 Concrete Bridge Conference in Reno, Nev.
to develop guidance on what is needed to further implement rapid
bridge construction nationwide.
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report (PDF).
Tech Support
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Resources
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