Systems Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) WIM System Applications Bridge Protection
Bridge Protection
Monitor, Advise, Enforce
Monitor - Data Collection
- Data collection at bridge sites to monitor approaching traffic
- Identify bridges at risk for overloading
- Set priorities and determine which bridges require immediate attention
- Collect data portably or permanently
Advise - Bridge Protection System
- Once a bridge is identified as at risk, the bridge protection system with Weigh-in-Motion technology is deployed
- Overweight trucks are identified and advised to follow a detour route
- Advisory signs can be either flashing static signs or Variable Message Signs
- The message is relayed early enough that the driver has ample time to follow an alternate route
Enforce - Video Monitoring
- Video imaging and tracking ensures that vehicle operators are complying with the bridge protection system
- Axle weights and gross vehicle weight for enforcement
- For additional information, a License Plate Reader can also be installed
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