Thrust 2

Coastal transportation infrastructure evaluation, prediction, and prevention: Research in this thrust will result in significant cost savings through restoring or maintaining existing assets instead of replacing them. The ability to extend the service life of in-service structures safely and reliably will also alleviate a large backlog of projected replacements and their associated costs, including carbon costs. Projects will also champion predictive technologies to mitigate infrastructure deterioration and damage. Such projects will also support US DOT Challenges of Preserving the Existing Transportation System, Improving the Mobility of People and Goods, and Promoting Safety.