Bridge Inspection Services Market

Bridge Inspection Services Market Outlook (2024 to 2034)

The global bridge inspection services market size is projected to increase from a valuation of US$ 5.54 billion in 2024 to US$ 7.52 billion by the end of 2034. As per the latest study released by Fact.MR, the market has been calculated to increase at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2024 to 2034.

To evaluate the structural integrity, safety, and maintenance requirements of bridges, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) fitted with cutting-edge imaging and sensing equipment are used in the procedure known as 'drone bridge inspection services'. Bridge inspection services offer several benefits, including shortened inspection times, improved worker safety, and accessibility to difficult-to-reach places. They are an economical and efficient replacement for manual inspections. Road and railroad bridges are the two primary types of bridges that drone inspection services check.

A road bridge is intended to support vehicles over a road or highway, such as cars, trucks, and buses. To inspect a bridge, one can look for wear, damage, or deterioration in the superstructure substructure, abutments, piers, bearings, and other components. The solutions are divided into software services, platforms, and infrastructure that are utilized in industries including mining, oil and gas, utilities, construction and infrastructure, and agriculture, among others.

The construction and infrastructure sectors are devoted to analyzing, evaluating, and maintaining bridges to ensure their structural integrity, durability, and safety is known as the bridge inspection and maintenance market. To satisfy regulatory requirements and lessen the risks associated with aging infrastructure, contractors, government agencies, and engineering firms provide a range of services and solutions in this industry aimed at maintaining, repairing, and inspecting bridges.

Bridge inspection & maintenance companies deal with the careful examination, upkeep, and preservation of bridges. It covers a broad spectrum of professional services, including assessment, maintenance, repair, and inspection performed by technical companies, government organizations, and contractors.

Bridge inspection is necessary for upholding transportation systems, safeguarding infrastructure, and lowering the risks connected with aging bridges. The overall resilience and durability of networks of civil infrastructure are enhanced by all of these factors. All of these factors are contributing to the expansion of the bridge inspection services market size.

Report Attribute	Detail
Bridge Inspection Services Market Size (2024E)	US$ 5.54 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 7.52 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	3.1% CAGR
Canada Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	3.2% CAGR
China Market Value (2034F)	US$ 946.2 Million
North America Market Share (2024E)	21.9%
East Asia Market Share (2034F)	26.6%
Key Companies Profiled	Mistras Group; KCI Technologies; Stantec; TUV Rheinland; Mabey Group; ATS Engineering; Burns & McDonnell; Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Collins Engineers; Volkert Inc.; Ayres Associates Inc.; Kedmor Engineers Ltd.; Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc.; Infrastructure Preservation Corporation; Patriot Rail Company; CEC Corporation; GHD Pty Ltd.; Modjeski and Masters Inc.; WSP Global; American Rail Engineers Group.

Which Factors are Proving Lucrative for Bridge Inspection Service Providers?

“Focus on Outsourcing of Maintenance Services by Transportation Agencies”

Transportation authorities usually disagree over how important maintenance is to keeping bridges in good shape. These transportation organizations now understand how critical it is to have specialized tools and technology. Furthermore, the need for qualified inspectors has increased as a result of strict government rules and the growing complexity of non-destructive testing.

Because of this, a lot of businesses that previously conducted their inspections have started contracting out these tasks to suppliers that have the technical staff and knowledge required to carry out bridge inspection and maintenance tasks.

“Increasing Awareness About Number of Structurally Deficient Bridges”

Direct exposure to traffic and environmental conditions leads to deterioration of bridges, and these require regular maintenance & repair. Aging makes bridges more prone to deterioration. If damage remains undetected in a bridge, the structural integrity and service capability of a bridge deteriorates.

Periodic bridge inspection can help to obtain a better prediction of the deterioration progress and identification of defects at an early stage.

• For instance, according to the United States Department of Transportation (DoT), as of 2023, more than 56,000 bridges (about 9.1% of the total bridges in the country) are classified as structurally deficient.

Over the past decade, there has been increasing awareness regarding the same, and concentrated efforts have been taken by the government to reduce the number of structurally deficient bridges through regular bridge inspections.

“Increase in Extreme Climate Events Linked to Global Climate Change”

The severity of fundamental erosion of existing bridges, the growth in extreme climate events brought on by global climate change, and rising worries about natural disasters have all contributed to an increase in the need for bridge monitoring systems for real-time bridge monitoring.

Infrastructure maintenance and repair may be made more durable and flexible in the face of hardship, by standardizing and automating the process through digitalization and smart sensor use. The market is expanding due to factors such as rising urbanization, emerging economies' acute demand for new infrastructure, and governments' increased attention to the advancement and use of cutting-edge technology.

What is Affecting Market Stability for Bridge Inspection Service Providers?

“Price Implications and Shortage of Qualified Technicians”

Time consumption and hefty costs are hindering bridge inspection services market growth. Moreover, a shortage of qualified technicians is projected to be a major challenge for the infrastructure inspection industry over the forecast period.

Country-wise Insights

The market in South Korea is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2024 to 2034. The country is evaluated to occupy a bridge inspection services market share of 26.8% in East Asia by the end of 2034.

What are the Opportunities for Bridge Inspection Service Providers in the United States?

“Rising Funding for Oil and Gas Projects and Need for Inspection Services for Pipeline Bridges”

Attribute	United States
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 989.1 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	3% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.33 Billion

The United States is a country where installing reliable bridge health monitoring systems is strategically crucial to lowering failure risks and maximizing overhaul and rehabilitation costs. Infrastructure projects related to oil and gas transportation are receiving more funding.

Need for inspection services to shield pipeline bridges from corrosion and other metal damage is predicted to increase as the number of oil and gas pipelines expands. The oil and gas infrastructure in North America is aging and has to be regularly maintained and inspected.

What is Creating Lucrative Prospects for Bridge Inspection Service Providers in China?

“Emphasis on Maintaining Public Safety Through Regular Inspections”

Attribute	China
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 703.4 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	3% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 946.2 Million

Because of its vast population and growing need for high-quality infrastructure, including well-maintained bridges, China is a dynamic market with plenty of potential for bridge inspection service providers. A large network of bridges supporting an expanding population has boosted demand for efficient inspection and repair services.

The significance of routine inspections and maintenance increases with the age of infrastructure, as it becomes increasingly vulnerable to degradation. As a result, the market in China is forecasted to expand at a moderate pace given the constant need to maintain public safety. This is also a key bridge inspection services market trend in the country.

Category-wise Evaluation

Based on bridge category, the railway over bridge segment is analyzed to expand at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2024 to 2034.

Which Bridge Category is Majorly in Need for Inspection Services?

“Need to Assess Capacity of Over Bridges to Handle High Volumes of Pedestrian Traffic”

Attribute	Transportation Over Bridge
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 2.42 Billion
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	3.1% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 3.3 Billion

Transportation across bridges is the type of bridges that require bridge inspection services the most. Because these bridges are so important to the transportation infrastructure, there is a greater demand for bridge inspection service providers.

Intricate designs are frequently used in bridge transportation to handle high volumes of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. These bridges must also endure high loads and challenging weather, therefore routine inspections and maintenance are essential to ensuring their operation and safety.

Which Type of Testing is Primarily Used for Bridge Inspection Around the World?

“High Demand for Inspection for Concrete Attributes in Structure”

Attribute	For Concrete Attributes in Structure
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 2.37 Billion
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	3.1% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 3.23 Billion

Several causes can degrade bridge constructions, including its elements, steel, concrete, and other components. These elements include mechanical (loads), chemical (exhaust gasses, de-icing salts), and environmental (heating, freezing, drying, spraying) effects. Engineers mostly search for concrete characteristics to assess the bridge's strength.

Business Landscape

Key players in the bridge inspection services market are adapting themselves to evolving market trends and adding services such as drone bridge inspections and bridge bearings.

• A five-year contract for environmental restoration and compliance services was signed by AECOM in April 2024 with NASA locations nationwide. To assist NASA's facilities in upholding compliance and environmental requirements, this contract provides services for pollution control, recycling, sustainability, and environmental sampling.
• Jacobs was hired in March 2024 to work as a design consultant on the Tasmanian New Bridgewater Bridge Project. With this appointment, Jacobs will demonstrate his proficiency in infrastructure design and engineering by offering comprehensive design services for the new bridge.
• In January 2022, CEC announced the acquisition of white engineering in Oklahoma this combination will help in structuring civil engineering, construction engineering and inspection, materials testing, surveying and mapping, and power delivery.

Fact.MR provides detailed information about the price points of key bridge inspection service providers positioned across the world, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in this updated market report.

Key Segments of Bridge Inspection Services Market Research

• By Inspection :

  • Superficial/Initial
  • Routine
  • Principal
  • Special
  • Damage

• By Inspection Purpose :

  • Inventory
  • Condition
  • Maintenance
  • Rehabilitation

• By Bridge Category :

  • Transportation Over bridges
    • On Land
    • On Water Bodies
  • Pedestrian (Foot) Over Bridges
    • On Road
    • Transit Stations (Railways, Airports, etc.)
    • Commercial Spaces and Amusement Parks
  • Railway Over bridges
  • Pipeline Bridges

• By Testing :

  • For Concrete Attributes in Structures
    • Rebound Hammer Tests
    • Carbonation Depth
    • Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tests
    • Half-Cell Electric Potential Tests
    • Rebar Detection Tests
    • Infrared Thermal Imaging Tests
    • Compressive Strength Tests
  • For Steel Attributes in Structures
    • Paint Thickness Tests
    • Metal Thickness Tests
    • Magnetic Particle Testing
    • Eddy Current Testing
  • Special Non-Destructive Tests
    • Ultrasonic Flow Detection Tests
    • Static Load Carrying Tests
    • Dynamic Load Carrying Tests
    • Ambient Vibration Tests
    • Impact Vibration Tests
    • SONAR Test (For Scouring)
    • Impact Echo Tests
    • X-Ray Tests
    • In-Situ Stress Measurement Tests

• By Bridge Construction :

  • Permanent Bridges
    • Fixed Bridges
    • Movable Bridges
  • Temporary Bridges
    • Fixed Bridges
    • Movable Bridges

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Eastern Europe
  • Western Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa