The Application of AI in Smart Bridges

Abstract

With the in-depth implementation of the "Transportation Power" strategy and the explosive development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, smart bridges, as the core carrier for the intelligent upgrading of transportation infrastructure, are undergoing a paradigm shift from traditional engineering models to "data-driven + intelligent decision-making". This paper systematically expounds on the application foundation of AI technology in the field of smart bridges, analyzes four full-life-cycle scenarios including design, construction, operation and maintenance, and disaster emergency response. Combined with typical cases such as the AI-assisted beam replacement project at Keqiao Station of Shaoxing Intercity Railway, it reveals the core value of AI technology in improving the accuracy, efficiency and safety of bridge engineering. Meanwhile, it analyzes current challenges in technology application such as data silos and algorithm reliability, and looks forward to the development direction of in-depth integration of multimodal large models and digital twins, providing references for technological innovation and engineering practice of smart bridges.