SMS
30 Years of Expertise in
Keeping America’s Bridges Safe
Proprietary SHM Systems
Structural Monitoring Solutions (SMS) is a U.S. manufacturer of proprietary Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems, engineered exclusively for bridges.
Unlike general consultants who recycle SHM white papers, SMS delivers dedicated solutions:
> RapidGuard™ for emergency
deployments,
> DarkFiber™ for tendon rupture
detection, and
> GeoFence™ for ship-collision
warning.
Each system provides continuous, AI-ready monitoring data, enabling authorities to move beyond periodic inspections and make real-time, actionable decisions that protect public safety.
Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
​SMS complements our real-time monitoring with ASNT Level III–directed cable and wire-rope inspections. Using
> Guided wave ultrasound (GWUT)
> Magnetic flux leakage (MFL)
> Acoustic Emission (AE),
and socket testing, these services detect hidden corrosion, wire breaks, and stress events inside suspension and stayed bridge cables.
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Combined with SMS’s continuous, AI-ready data, this layered approach gives DOTs confidence in both existing cable integrity and long-term performance.
Expert SHM
Management
SMS delivers end-to-end Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) project management for major U.S. bridges, combining decades of expertise with AI-ready fiber-optic monitoring data. Our team has led SHM programs on some of the nation’s most iconic structures, including the
> San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, > Woodrow Wilson Bridge in
Washington, D.C.
> Roosevelt Bridges
> HART Rail Bridge in Honolulu
SMS is ensuring reliable, real-time bridge monitoring and actionable insights for DOTs and owners.
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
At SMS, we don’t rest on legacy technology—we innovate. By partnering with leading universities, forward-thinking engineering firms, progressive DOTs, and top-tier manufacturers, we deliver advanced, field-proven SHM solutions.
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As a bridge owner, you need clear answers, not raw data. Our fiber optic systems reduce the need for power drops, minimize installation labor, and require significantly less maintenance over time.
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Built to last, our ruggedized technology ensures long-term performance without the need for frequent system replacements.
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With over 30 years of experience in equipment manufacturing, SHM project management, and data interpretation, SMS gives infrastructure owners reliable, high-value SHM capabilities at a cost that makes sense.
32
Years Experience
>$17 MM
SHM Revenue Project
Experience
25
Publications
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Structural Monitoring Solutions
WIM
Post-Tensioned
Fiber Optic Systems
Cable Stay
Suspension Cable
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CONTACT
24/7 Emergency Calls
Stock Systems Ready for Deployment
and Inquiries
Call: 609-433-8485 or fill out the following form
Contact Us
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Employment
To apply for a position with SMS, please send a cover letter together with your C.V.
E: Nicole@smsshm.com​
SMS ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Terry Tamutus at our office
SMS has your SHM solution: 609-433-8485
Advanced AI-Driven Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Systems for Bridges