Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-12-016
Date: August 2012
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Articles in this Issue

A Strategic Approach to Bridge Management

In Idaho, Michigan, and Virginia, a commitment to using asset management practices for bridges and culverts has improved the condition and performance of structures statewide and resulted in a more strategic and systematic approach to transportation decisionmaking.

A Visual Guide to Identifying ASR in Concrete Structures and Pavements

Information transportation agencies need to identify alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete structures and pavements can be found in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) new Alkali-Silica Reactivity Field Identification Handbook (Pub. No. FHWA-HIF-12-022).

Construction Quality Assurance for Design-Build Projects

A majority of State transportation agencies are now using the design-build (DB) contracting method for at least some of their new projects, realizing benefits such as faster project completion, improved constructability, reduced costs, and fewer claims following project completion.

Ideas in Action: National Online Dialogue on Improving Transportation Performance

From May 21 to June 22, 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) engaged its stakeholders through a virtual town hall meeting that explored ways to improve transportation performance management.

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