Federal Highway Administration Research and Technology--

The Congressional staff members get an up-close look at research being done in the Structures Laboratory to help upgrade national bridge design specifications and improve the safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness of bridge construction in the United States.

2011 FHWA Infrastructure Research and Technology Strategic Plan

The work of the Office of Infrastructure R&D is carried out as an integral part of FHWA's broader Infrastructure Research and Technology (R&T) Program. Take a look at the agency-wide R&T goals and strategic objectives in the 2011 FHWA Infrastructure Research and Technology Strategic Plan.

Telling the R&T Story: The Value of Research…

This publication details how the Federal Highway Administration is advancing its research and technology programs to meet the Nation’s needs, including select examples of state-of-the-art technologies being developed and implemented such as highway safety software, intelligent traffic lights, and the deployment of prefabricated bridge elements and systems.

A car crashes into a barrier at the Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center.

Federal Highway Administration Laboratory Receives ISO Accreditation for Quality and Consistency

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) recently received ISO:17025 certification.

Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships Program Update on Asphalt Binder Cracking Device

The analyses of Asphalt Binder Cracking Device (ABCD) interlaboratory study (ILS) were based on the data from 23 laboratories that used the original binder samples.

A picture showing shear testing of a 54-inch deep, LWHPC prestressed girder in the Structural Testing Laboratory at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. It displays cracking on the girder. (Photo Copyright: Gary Greene.)

Study Indicates Lightweight Concrete Could Save Money

The study on the behavior of lightweight high-performance concrete (LWHPC) justifies the use of significantly lighter structural members, which can reduce construction costs and increase load carrying capabilities. Lighter bridge sections allow for longer bridge spans, which can simplify the structural design and save money. Read More

Deploying Innovations: Every Day Counts

Every Day Counts is designed to identify and deploy innovation aimed at shortening project delivery, enhancing the safety or roads, and protecting the environment.

Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System, Interim Implementation Guide

This manual outlines the state-of-the-art and recommended practice for designing and constructing Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) technology for the application of the Integrated Bridge System (IBS).