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National Bridge Impact Study

Client:

Confidential

Project Type:

Environmental & Regulatory

Location:

United States

Key Takeaways

Precipitation Increasing Risk

Intensified precipitation is causing more severe scouring, posing a heightened risk to bridges.

Thousands of Bridges at Risk

More than 100,000 bridges need further analysis to identify the necessary defensive measures.

Millions for Critical Bridges

A multi-million dollar investment is required for critical bridges across the country in the next decade.

About the Project

Evaluating climate impact on US bridges

The state of bridges in the United States is becoming increasingly concerning as the functional age of many bridges is exceeding the original design life. Anticipating changing environmental conditions due to climate challenges, the Environmental Protection Agency established a research objective to analyze the potential impacts across more than 500,000 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory.

Resilient Analytics served as the lead consultant in assessing the national risk to bridges caused by increased water flow rates in waterways. The team was tasked with delivering adaptation costs for each bridge that crossed a waterway (approximately 250,000 bridges) based on condition and climate challenges. The team integrated structural, hydraulic and construction engineers to develop a final solution. Resilient Analytics developed new analysis functions to rapidly analyze bridge threats including structure, stream soil type and increased flow rates.

In an unprecedented capacity, Resilient Analytics modeled each bridge to determine the level of potential threat, cost of adaptation and timeframe for the required adaptations. Final results were aggregated into regional summaries for national planning.

 

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Engineering & Design

Engineering and design services at Stanley Consultants combine our robust technical skills with forward-thinking innovation to deliver the highest-quality results.

Engineering Asset Management

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Engineering Planning & Consulting

At Stanley Consultants, we understand that planning and consulting include every aspect of engineering. Using advanced tools and methods, we deliver designs and master plans focused on longevity, resilience and sustainability to address today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.

Engineering Project Management

At Stanley Consultants, our project management solutions deliver projects on time, within budget, and within the specifications our clients are seeking. We have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects across industries ranging from energy to water to transportation. Our methodologies are designed to ensure an efficient workflow, mitigate risk and address the needs of all stakeholders. Stanley Consultants is an innovative, experienced project management partner you can trust.

Environmental & Regulatory

At Stanley Consultants, we help clients navigate the complex world of environmental regulations and the challenges of a changing climate through proactive and sustainable environmental engineering solutions. Our team of engineering consultants provides comprehensive support services and innovative solutions to stay compliant and protect the environment. As a leading environmental engineering firm, we're dedicated to guiding your projects toward a sustainable and resilient future.

Program Management Consulting

Stanley Consultants offers comprehensive program management and consulting services that go well beyond the aspect of one project. We bring more than 200 areas of engineering and architectural expertise, with program delivery, integration and financial management at the heart of what we do.

From managing an entire portfolio of capital projects to supporting a specific mega-project using specific technical approaches, Stanley Consultants has the expertise and capabilities to deliver exceptional results. Our program managers will meet the overarching goals of your organization, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately, timelines are met, and benefits are realized across the projects within the program.

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