CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF BRIDGE DECKS
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A key advantage of the INSIGHT™ platform is its dual-mode inspection approach, which combines rapid network-level screening with detailed diagnostic analysis.
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This integrated methodology allows infrastructure owners to quickly identify potential problem areas and then perform targeted, high-resolution assessments, improving efficiency while reducing cost and operational disruption.
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Dual-Mode Assessment:
High-Speed (HS) & High-Definition (HD) Systems
The INSIGHTâ„¢ Technology Platform
INSIGHT™ is Infratek’s integrated condition assessment system designed to deliver complete, reliable infrastructure intelligence through advanced sensing, automation, and real-time data analysis.
At the core of the system is a multi-sensor technology platform capable of evaluating both surface and subsurface conditions across a wide range of infrastructure assets.
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These technologies work together to detect deterioration early, identify structural risks, and provide accurate information that supports effective asset management and maintenance planning.Â
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The result is a comprehensive, data-driven understanding of infrastructure condition. Delivered faster, safer, and more efficiently than traditional inspection methods.
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Bridge Deck Inspection at 15 to 55 mph
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Our INSIGHTâ„¢ high-speed vehicle collects bridge deck data at 15 to 55 mph, with no lane closures. More than 20 state DOTs have used it to screen and diagnose their bridge decks.
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High-speed chain drag (15–25 mph). Automated acoustic sounding maps delaminations the way a manual chain drag does, without closing the lane.
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Surface imaging and AI crack mapping (up to 55 mph). High-resolution line-scan imaging detects and measures cracks as small as 0.004 in. wide and classifies them by width.​
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Ground-penetrating radar and infrared thermography. Air-coupled GPR (ASTM D6087) and IR (ASTM D4788) map concrete cover, deterioration, and delamination to confirm the sounding results.​
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Targeted diagnostics. High-definition GPR, impact echo, ultrasonic surface waves, electrical resistivity, and NDE-guided coring where owners need more detail.
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Deliverables. Deterioration quantities, plan-view condition maps (PDF and CAD), raw data, and a structure-specific report.​