Equitable Prioritization of Off-System Bridge Maintenance under Tornado Risk Using Inspection Data and Digital Shadows

Abstract

AbstractOff-system bridges are essential for rural and underserved communities, providing crucial connectivity to larger transportation networks. Disasters such as tornadoes can severely disrupt these bridges and isolate communities, underscoring the need ...Practical ApplicationsThis study introduces a regional-scale digital shadow framework that enables transportation agencies and emergency management officials to proactively assess and respond to tornado-induced damage to bridge infrastructure. By ...