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A Structure-Aware Deep Learning Framework for Automated Bridge Inspection Integrating SegFormer-Based Structural

Sushama De Silva1, Pang-Jo Chun1

  • 1Institute of Engineering Innovation, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 15, 2026
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This study introduces a structure-aware deep learning framework for automated bridge inspection, accurately associating damage like cracks and corrosion with specific structural members. This AI-assisted system enhances maintenance decision-making for aging bridge infrastructure.

Area of Science:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Vision
  • Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

  • Aging bridge infrastructure necessitates automated and reliable condition assessment systems due to limited inspection resources.
  • Existing deep learning methods often fail to associate detected damage with specific structural members, hindering practical maintenance planning.
  • There is an urgent need for advanced AI solutions to improve the efficiency and accuracy of bridge inspections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate a novel structure-aware deep learning framework for automated bridge inspection.
  • To integrate structural member segmentation, damage detection, and damage-to-member association within a unified pipeline.
  • To provide structured, actionable information for bridge maintenance decision-making.
Keywords:
SegFormerSegment Anything ModelYOLOv8bridge inspectiondamage detectiondamage-to-member associationdeep learningsemantic segmentationspatial damage mappingstructural member segmentationstructure-aware analysis

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Main Methods:

  • Developed a unified deep learning pipeline incorporating SegFormer for structural member segmentation (main girder, deck slab, abutment) and YOLOv8s for damage detection (crack, corrosion).
  • Utilized the Segment Anything Model (SAM) for boundary refinement in training data preparation.
  • Implemented a region-based spatial assignment strategy to associate detected damage with segmented structural members.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a mean Intersection over Union (mIoU) of 0.851 for structural member segmentation.
  • Attained a mean Average Precision (mAP50) of 0.445 for detecting cracks and corrosion.
  • Demonstrated high accuracy in associating damage with members, with fully correct and partially correct accuracies of 62.0% and 87.0%, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed structure-aware framework successfully associates detected damage with specific structural members, offering practical utility for bridge inspection.
  • The system provides structured outputs (e.g., 'crack on main girder') to support maintenance assessment and infrastructure monitoring.
  • This AI-assisted approach shows significant potential as a foundational tool for enhancing bridge maintenance strategies.