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Bridges are critical infrastructure, with over 602,000 highway bridges across the United States playing a vital role in daily transportation. However, according to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 145,500 of these bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete, making bridge health monitoring essential for public safety and asset longevity. Effective structural health monitoring of bridges helps pinpoint structural issues, enabling informed decision-making for maintenance and repairs. Regular bridge monitoring also allows for:
· Early detection of structural issues like cracks, corrosion, and excessive strain
· Improved bridge safety and extended lifespan
· Data-driven asset management for efficient resource allocation

Resensys offers a Wireless Bridge Monitoring System designed for both existing bridges and those under construction. Our system features small, cost-effective, and easy-to-install wireless sensors that measure various critical parameters affecting bridge performance. These include bridge structural health monitoring for load conditions, displacement, strain, and vibration, as well as specific applications like bridge bearing and expansion joint monitoring, scour critical monitoring, and fracture critical monitoring.

Resensys offers a Wireless Bridge Monitoring System designed for both existing bridges and those under construction. Our system features small, cost-effective, and easy-to-install wireless sensors that measure various critical parameters affecting bridge performance. These include bridge structural health monitoring for load conditions, displacement, strain, and vibration, as well as specific applications like bridge bearing and expansion joint monitoring, scour critical monitoring, and fracture critical monitoring.

How Resensys Wireless Sensors Contribute to Bridge Health?

· Structural Integrity: Continuous monitoring of load-bearing elements to detect early signs of wear and tear. This helps prevent costly repairs and unexpected structural failures.
· Corrosion Detection: Monitoring conditions that promote corrosion for early intervention. This keeps us stay ahead of material degradation in steel components, especially in harsh environments.
·  Scour Monitoring:  Detect scour (erosion) around bridge foundations to prevent potential failures.
· Fracture Monitoring: Detecting and tracking the development of cracks, crucial for bridge structural health monitoring.
· Bridge Bearing & Expansion Joint Monitoring: Track movement, wear, and potential damage of critical bridge components.
· Displacement and Strain Monitoring: Measure bridge movement and strain under load to assess structural integrity.

Benefits of Resensys Wireless Bridge Monitoring Sensors

· Cost-effective: Our sensors operate on minimal power, requiring only 4 μW, making them highly efficient. These easy-to-install sensors minimize installation and maintenance costs.
· Real-time data: Access real-time bridge health data from anywhere with an internet connection.
· Targeted Monitoring:  SenSpot™ sensors monitor key indicators such as moisture, electrochemical activity, and chloride concentration, providing detailed insights into conditions affecting reinforcing steel in concrete.
· Long-term monitoring: Solar-powered sensors ensure extended operation with minimal maintenance.
‍· Wireless Data Transmission: SenSpot™ sensors do not need complex cabling, simplifying data collection.

Explore our Application Notes and Sample Projects for more insights into how Resensys sensors are transforming bridge monitoring. To learn more about Resensys' wireless bridge monitoring solutions for enhancing safety and longevity, Contact Us today.