about us
NEXCO-West USA, Inc. is a consulting company specializing in non-destructive testing and imaging located in Tysons Corner, VA. From collecting high-definition data in the field to submitting informative condition reports, we provide valuable insight to owners and engineering consultants. We bring over 50 years of global experience in the construction, inspection, and maintenance of highway assets. By using complimentary IRT and GPR data, we analyze structures from surface and deep subsurface perspectives. Through both collaborative research and ongoing service contracts, we have been placed in high regard for our commitment to excellence by our clients and partners.
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Nov | 2025
#36 Upcoming Conferences!
We are excited to see everyone at TRB,IRFR2T,and the one and only CES! **★IRF Global R2T Conference & Exhibition 2025-Dec 9 - Dec 12 @LongBeach, CA USA** NEXCO will be exhibiting and presenting on methods for mobile condition assessment for pavement and bridges. For those interested in learning more about how scanning technology is boosting efficiency for asset maintenance contracts, please listen in on this topic. **★CES Exhibition 2026-Jan 6 - Jan 9 @LasVegas, NV USA** Sharing a booth with Yazaki North America, NEXCO will be showcasing its latest systems and inspection project case studies. **★TRB Annual Meeting 2026 - Jan 11 - Jan 15 @Washignton, D.C. USA** As the highest-attended transportation conference in the US, we always have a blast reconnecting with our clients, partners, and research affiliates. NEXCO will be exhibiting at booth number 614([see a floor plan here](https://events.jspargo.com/TRB25/Public/eventmap.aspx?shmode=E&shExhList=1&ID=109686&sortMenu=103006))
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#35 Rich St. Bridge Scanning at the MWBPP in Columbus, OH
While exhibiting at the Midwest Bridge Preservation Partnership (MWBPP) in Columbus this week, NEXCO also scanned a nearby bridge selected for a bridge inspection technical tour. The tour featured a close look at the superstructure and substructure, as well as a debrief on current NBI and AASHTO ratings. Our deck top scanning results will be shared during this month's MWBPP online meeting.
Read more ▶Sep | 2025
#34 Norfolk, VA Tunnel Thermographic Analysis Featuring Automated Imaging Technology
NEXCO-West USA was awarded a tunnel leak inspection contract by Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) based on its proven experience inspecting civil structures using infrared technology and performing pavement inspections within the same jurisdiction. NEXCO acquired images by traveling approximately 1.2 km inside the tunnel using vehicle-mounted infrared cameras and line cameras, detecting leaks and deformations on the tunnel's concrete surfaces. In addition to the roadway section, pushcart-type equipment was developed to walk and capture images within a neighboring utility corridor housing cables, pipelines, and emergency evacuation passages. As a means of capturing data in the utility corridor, a robot furnished with field-proven embodied AI was used to traverse the length of the corridor passages. This fully autonomous quadrupedal robot was developed by FieldAI, a strategic partner of Kajima Corporation. It was introduced experimentally to test whether fully autonomous movement could improve on-site operational efficiency. The robot proved capable of avoiding numerous obstacles without pre-mapping, recognizing and avoiding openings in the floor, and allowing for the addition of external equipment like cameras. Initial results showed promising potential for reducing long and strenuous labor hours while enhancing the efficiency and stability of imaging results.
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