Resilient bridges: Solution for bridge collapse

Recent research resulted in integration of resilience and risk assessment within the bridge management system. However, bridge management the world over, veers around the distress symptoms. Enhancement in resilience was never a criterion for allocation of funding. Mono-Criterion approaches focused on distress symptoms will need to evolve into a Multi-Criteria decision-making process.

This paper emphasizes that such an approach ensures resilience. Integrating resilience and risk assessment into bridge management systems is crucial given the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards for aging infrastructure. Research outlines a clear path forward, highlighting the need for dynamic risk assessment, advanced technologies, and a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making approach. By adopting these strategies, bridge authorities can enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure, ensuring it remains reliable amid future challenges.