While not as vast as the trucking industry, freight rail in the United States represents a major segment of the goods being transported around the nation. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), freight rail accounts for close to 40 percent of long-distance ton-miles, which is more than any other mode of transportation. The […]
Hi-rail trucks are used for a wide variety of tasks on our nation’s railway systems. For those who may be unfamiliar with the term, “hi-rail” is short for highway-railroad and refers to the travel capability of specialized vehicles known as hi-rail trucks. These types of trucks are commonly used in the railroad industry. Hi-rail trucks […]
Americans in the United States pass over highway and other roadway bridges millions of times each day, almost never giving them much thought aside, perhaps, from the tolls on certain bridges. However, when a highway bridge experiences a major repair issue – or worse – drivers often take on a renewed interest in bridge safety. […]
As professionals in the transportation infrastructure field, the types of infrastructure you find yourself working on can range from interstates to railways. And in the case of the latter, renting hi-rail trucks can be a beneficial strategy for several reasons. For railway work, whether that’s on the rails and railbeds themselves or on the thousands […]
In the United States, highway bridge inspections are conducted practically every day somewhere in the country. With over 600,000 bridges that must be inspected at least once every two years, it’s reasonable to assume that as many as that over 800 inspections are taking place daily. And this underscores the importance of maintaining safety measures […]
Choosing the right bridge inspection equipment is critical to ensure the safety of the inspectors and the accuracy of the inspection results. There are several factors to consider when selecting the right equipment, including the location of the bridge inspection, the type and size of the bridge, and the specific requirements of the inspection. In […]
There are many factors that affect and impact the implementation of regular highway bridge inspections and maintenance work. Among these are economic factors, legislative changes, social and political trends, as well as the more immediate influence of weather and meteorological events. In addition, increased traffic and the added stress and road this can create can […]
When it comes to the work required for highway tunnel and bridge repairs, there are two major requirements. These are the funding needed to finance the projects and the specialized equipment that must be used to provide the access needed for the work to be accomplished. Of course, there are several other required elements, such […]
America’s interstate and highway system has often been described as the lifeblood of our nation’s commerce. Upwards of 75 percent of America’s freight by weight is transported by trucks. The trucking industry earned almost $876 billion in revenue in 2021, and, as of 2020, there were about 900,000 employed truck drivers in the U.S. But […]
One of the fundamental aspects of transportation infrastructure maintenance is the regular, or routine, inspection of highway bridges. And an essential element are the various bridge inspection programs that are in place or being initiated by transportation departments across the country. In addition, bridge inspections are conducted on new construction as well as for various […]
