The Virginia Cooperative Center for Bridge Engineering seeks to advance the state of Bridge Engineering in the U. S. with a strategic emphasis on the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Center is jointly administered by Virginia Tech and the Virginia Transportation Council with the following objectives:

1. Increase the number of multidisciplinary graduates at BS, MS, and PhD levels entering the practice of bridge engineering
2. Advance the practical technology base for bridge engineering and design
3. Transfer new and relevant bridge engineering technologies to the US and Commonwealth of Virginia transportation officials
4. Work cooperatively with VTRC and VDOT to address bridge engineering issues of immediate importance to the Commonwealth.
5. Provide continuing education opportunities for US and Commonwealth bridge engineering officials (via distance learning and strategic short courses)