Abstract
The escalating presence of overweight vehicles on U.S. highways poses a significant challenge infrastructure integrity and necessitates a thorough assessment of its impact. Notably, the burgeoning issuance of permits for such vehicles has led to increased strain. on bridges and pavements, accelerating maintenance needs and reducing service lives. Evaluating these ramifications is imperative for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to ensure highway safety and strategize effective infrastructure. management. Caltrans, recognizing the pressing need for enhancement, is actively engaged in augmenting its Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Dashboard. This project report explores the current landscape by evaluating WIM dashboards across various states like Minnesota and New Jersey, aiming to delineate features and gauge effectiveness. By spotlighting strengths and identifying limitations, this endeavor aims to aid Caltrans in refining data, collection methods, enhancing user interface, ensuring data precision, and enabling real-time functionality This report stands as a comprehensive analysis, offering insights essential for the development of an efficient, user-centric WIM Dashboard by Caltrans.
By leveraging information from diverse sources, it aspires to facilitate a robust transportation data management system in California, fostering improved road safety and bolstering the reliability of transportation infrastructure.