Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment Program

Program Information

Background

The Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment (IBRD) program was established by Section 5202 (b)(2) of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59 on August 10, 2005, to promote, demonstrate, evaluate, and document the application of innovative designs, materials, and construction methods in the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of bridges and other highway structures.