Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment (IBRD)
This web site is devoted to information about the Innovative Bridge Research and Construction (IBRC) Program. IBRC is an initiative by the Federal Highway Administration to provide direction and funding to help state, county and local bridge owners incorporate innovative materials and materials technologies in their bridge projects. The intent of the program is to reduce congestion associated with bridge construction and maintenance projects, to increase productivity by lowering the life-cycle costs of bridges, to keep Americans and America's commerce moving, and to enhance safety.