Just as a hospital without physicians is little more than an expensive collection of specialized equipment, the state-of-the-art facilities at the CIR rely on the world-class engineers, scientists, researchers and students who work there. Three simple goals guide their research:
200,290
Lane-miles of highway in Texas
(TxDOT's Roadway Inventory Annual Report, 2022)
Inside the CIR
This is our most important lab.
LOWER cost
LESS time
LONGER life
D+ Grade
Overall condition of Texas highways; B- for bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card, 2021)
Facilities
People and Facilities Equal to the Challenge
Highways aren’t forever. The 200,290 lane-miles of highway in Texas will eventually need to be replaced. Our economic viability is dependent on finding effective, affordable solutions to our infrastructure challenges.
That’s where we come in.
The research conducted at the CIR produces solutions that benefit society over the long haul. Improving the safety, security, longevity and the resilience of Texas’ transportation network is a cornerstone of our work. In ways large and small, we are making our roads, railways, airports, water systems and electric grid better every day.
55,000+
bridges on state and federal roadways in Texas
(TxDOT Bridge Division, 2023)
$2.59 Trillion
Estimated cost of current U.S. infrastructure needs
(ASCE Infrastructure Report Card, 2021)
About
A Strong Commitment
Equipped to meet the infrastructure challenges of today and designed to evolve alongside the science, the Center for Infrastructure Renewal is built around a commitment to develop practical, affordable ways to building more durable infrastructure faster and cheaper.
CIR
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
Planning ahead
The Texas Legislature funded the construction of the CIR in 2015, and the building opened its doors in April 2018. Researchers, staff members, and funding either come from or are shared across TEES, TTI, and CoE, creating tremendous opportunities and a few challenges to leverage the best talent and processes among all three entities. Importantly, the CIR is integral to TEES and TTI executing their strategic plans and visions for the future.
$25,533
Cost per lane-mile of highway construction in Texas
(Midwest Economic Policy Institute, 2017)
Collaborative Facilities
Meeting the Challenge
Equipped to meet the infrastructure challenges of today and designed to evolve alongside the science, the Center for Infrastructure Renewal is built around a commitment to develop practical, affordable ways to building more durable infrastructure faster and cheaper.
RELLIS
Campus
an ecosystem of transformative research and development like few others in the world
RELLIS Big Day
Strategic Location
The Center for Infrastructure Renewal (CIR) is a leading research facility within the Texas A&M University System located at the RELLIS Campus. CIR focuses on developing innovative solutions for modern infrastructure challenges.
Our strategic location enables collaboration with top researchers, industry partners, and government agencies, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.
At RELLIS, we work closely with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), as well as private sector partners, to advance infrastructure practices and promote economic growth. This collaborative approach ensures that our research yields practical, impactful solutions for a resilient future.
