Bridge inspections using modern technology and robotics to provide quantitative data and bring safer bridges and infrastructure to the traveling public.

1. Infrastructure Preservation
Corporation
A NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING & INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT FIRM.
SPECIALIST IN BRIDGE & INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTION
IPC: Ph.727-372-2900 ext.24
info@infrastructurepc.com
www.Infrastructurepc.com
National Bridge Inventory Standards “NBIS”

2. Advanced NDT Services
PoleScan® TendonScan® CableScan® BridgeScan®
ColumnScan® Cable Stay Bridge Inspection
RopeScan®
Wire Rope Inspections
PoleScan® Repair Robot
IPC: Ph.727-372-2900 ext.24
info@infrastructurepc.com
www.Infrastructurepc.comInfrastructure Preservation Corporation

3. Highlighted Service
TendonScan®
 Magnetic Flux Leakage
 Locates and Quantifies Loss of Metallic
Area in External PT Tendons Assessments
OLD METHOD
Infrastructure Preservation
Corporation
www.Infrastructurepc.com
IPC: Ph.727-372-2900 ext.24
info@infrastructurepc.com
www.Infrastructurepc.com
Robotic Post-Tension Tendon Inspection

4. TendonScan®
Locates Loss of Metallic
Area
Identifies Tendons for
Future Monitoring or
Replacement
Lightweight, portable,
wireless and battery
operated
Provides four categories
of damage condition

5. TendonScan®
CORROSION DETECTION –
MAGNETIC FLUX https://youtu.be/wwNPxsUVStM
IPC: Ph.727-372-2900 ext.24
info@infrastructurepc.com
www.Infrastructurepc.com

6. Highlighted Service
CableScan® Visual
CableScan® MFL
 Cable Stay Robotic Bridge Inspection
System
 8 minute mount / dismounts
 Portable self contained
 1080i 60fps video – 24mp stills
 Tracks linear and deck horizontal distances
 Real-time evaluation
 360 degree viewing
 Redundant power systems
 Battery operated
 Wireless control
OLD METHOD

7. CableScan® Visual
No lane closures with
daytime inspection
Eliminates need for
boom trucks
More accurate than
traditional inspection
methods
Safer for both the
inspector and the
public.
Advanced condition
assessment of 360
degrees of cable stay
Double blind study of an
inspection of 84 cables
found 1 issue with
traditional method. IPC’s
QC of 9 cables found 12
issues.
Recorded video file
for future
comparisons

8. CableScan® Visual
Magnificatio
n of what
was
detected
Sample of
laminar rust
beneath
coating
Failed clear
coat / UV
coating
Painted-over
gouges due to
man lift
damage
Damage due
to scaffolding
standoff bars
Digital images of elevations ranging between 150 to 300 ft.
https://youtu.be/LAuZhN1Z_yE

9. Highlighted Service
CableScan® MFL
Magnetic Flux Leakage
 Cable Stay Robotic Bridge Inspection
System
 Peers through HDPE Cable
 Locates loss of metallic area
 Records position of anamolies
 Light weight, Portable, Accurate
 Real-time evaluation
 Redundant power systems
 Battery operated
 Wireless control
OLD METHOD

10. Highlighted Service
RopeScan®
Wire Rope Inspections
Portable-Wireless-Accurate
 From Suspension to Suspender cables &
more
 Check for loss of metallic area and broken
wires
 Know when to replace your wire ropes
 Bridge Cables, Crane Cables, Hoists,
Mining Cables…
https://youtu.be/XnyZGQfg6nc

11. Highlighted Service
ColumnScan ®
 ColumnScan ® is a robotic device that
lowers into bridge columns and performs
 HD video
 24mp stills
 Infrared condition assessments
 Works in any column or shaft
 Safer for the inspector
 Much more quantitative data
Silo Wall
Bridge Column

12. ColumnScan ®
Safer environment
for inspectors
No need to rent
expensive
equipment
More
comprehensive
inspection data
Full video
inspection for
future comparisons
Articulating arms
for full directional
control
Lighting system for
clear viewing

13. Highlighted Service
PoleScan ®
 Complete Inspection of
 Pole
 Seams
 Mast Arms
 Luminaries
 Anchor Bolts
 Foundation
 Can lower Luminaries if required
 No lane closures or bucket truck
 Sands rust areas and paints
High Mast Light Pole Robotic Inspection Services
High Mast Light Pole Robotic Repair Services
OLD METHOD

14. PoleScan ®
Takes HD 360 degree
video as well as 24mp
stills of abnormalities
Takes HD video of the
luminaries, bolts, etc.
Service Includes
ultrasonic testing of
anchor bolts
Keeps video file for
future reference
2 man crew per team
Report reviewed by
structural engineer

15. PoleScan ®

16. PoleScan ®
Ultrasonic Testing of Anchor
Bolts
PolesScan® Provides:
• More quantitative Data
• Priced within current budgets
• Safer for the public
• 360 degree inspection

17. High Mast Light Pole Inspection Video – Field Inspection and
Repair Services
https://youtu.be/0LmyEVRIpEM
High Mast Light Pole Inspection Service

18. BridgeScan®
Bridge Deck & Approach
Roadway Inspection Service
 BridgeScan® provides a full deck and
approach slab condition assessment
providing quantitative results that far
exceeds traditional chain dragging
methods
 Replaces Chain Dragging & visual
subjective methods
 Inspections with 100% coverage
 Conducted within the current DOT’s
budgets
 Quantitative data prioritizing future
maintenance activities
OLD METHOD
CHAIN DRAGGING
727-372-2900 Ext. 24

19. BridgeScan®
Deck Condition Assessments
Deterioration – Delamination throughout the deck
Locates delamination and
debonding
Maps reinforcement patterns
Conducts approach slab
deterioration assessment
Locates voids under
approach slab
Fill density assessment under
approach slabs
Abutment water
intrusion
assessment
through backwall
Identifies 12
levels of
deterioration
Inspections are performed by
bridge inspectors and
reviewed by bridge
engineers
Quantitative Assessment for the same price as current visual subjective inspections

20. BridgeScan™
Deck Condition Assessments
Healthy
Deck
Damaged
Deck
End of Life
Deck
Normal
Reinforcement
Delamination
and debonding
Provides quantitative data to the Department of Transportation
Helps the DOT better allocate assets
Helps the Asset manager create an action plan for repairs!
727-372-2900 Ext.40

21. BridgeScan®
Deck Condition Assessments
Delamination
Concrete
Deterioration
BridgeScan provides a more comprehensive deck
assessment then traditional chain dragging method and far
exceeds standard GPR.

22. Project References
IPC: Ph.727-372-2900 ext.40
info@infrastructurepc.com
www.Infrastructurepc.com

23. Arrigoni Bridge
PROJECT
Inspection of suspender cables and pins
CLIENT
AI Engineers
IPC ROLE
Special Assessment: 10 year detailed NDT inspection
Bridge Hanger Pin – Ultrasonic
Magnetic Flux Leakage of Suspender Cables
Laser Vibrometery to calculate tensile load on cables
Problem solved
Met 10 year inspection requirement
Through Arch Bridge

24. Bridge Deck Deterioration Assessments
NY Thruway
PROJECT
Inspection of Multiple Bridge Decks
CLIENT
New York State Thruway Authority
IPC ROLE
Special deterioration assessment to develop priority maintenance plan
Problem solved
Bridge repair prioritization based on deterioration analysis

25. Cable Stay Inspection
Skyway Bridge
PROJECT
Robotic Visual Inspection of Bridge Cable Stays
CLIENT
DBI Services
IPC ROLE
QC inspection of 9 Cable Stays following Traditional Inspection
Problem Solved
Identified surface condition anomalies that could not be detected from ground
based visual method.

26. Post Tension Tendon Assessment
Wando River Bridge
PROJECT
Tendon condition assessment
CLIENT
HDR Engineering
IPC ROLE
Condition assessment of Tendon to determine extent of corrosion due to age
of bridge
Problem Solved
Loose and failed tendons led to concern of condition of tendon system.
IPC solution included magnetic flux in lieu of ECT, which produced misleading
results. MF result led to fewer invasive examinations from open tendon

27. Why Choose
IPC?
Provide remarkable detail of quantitative data
Remarkable
Quantitative
Data
Enable transportation agencies to make very accurate budgetary
decisions
Accurate
Budgets
Extend service life of critical infrastructure assets
Extend Asset
Life
Allow for inspections to be conducted with minimal lane closures or
heavy equipment
Reduce
Closures and
Use of
Equipment
Services provided within the agency’s current maintenance budgets
•in other words for the same price they have budgeted today for subjective manual
inspections.
Cost Savings

28. Contact Information
5520 Rio Vista Drive
Clearwater FL 33760
Doug Thaler - 727-372-2900 x24
www.infrastructurepc.com
IPC: Ph.727-372-2900 ext.24
info@infrastructurepc.com
www.Infrastructurepc.com