Research and special projects
In an effort to design, build and maintain long-lasting and cost-effective bridges in Iowa, the Office of Bridges and Structures is continuously seeking innovations in the form of high-performance materials, new design methodology and state of the art technology. In pursuit of the stated goals, the office has been successful in obtaining federal grants to fund these innovations.
Project Sites
Research Information
Summary of recent bridge research
Innovative Bridge Research and Construction/Deployment (IBRC/IBRD) Projects
Accelerated Bridge Construction
Workshops
LRFD workshop on bridge foundations consisting of driven piles in Iowa – October 2012
For additional information about the Iowa DOT’s bridge research program, please contact:
Ahmad Abu-Hawash, Chief Structural Engineer
