AI-Enabled Unmanned Aerial System for Highway Bridge Claims Management

Abstract

AbstractThe increasing backlog of aging civil infrastructure, particularly bridges, has created an urgent need for efficient inspection, repair, and rehabilitation methods. In the United States, 7.5% or 46,154 of the nation’s bridges are classified as ...Practical ApplicationsThe integration of AI and UAS is transforming how construction claims for highway bridges are managed. These UAS, equipped with advanced cameras, can quickly and safely inspect large bridge structures, replacing traditional, time-...