Acta Scientiarum Polonorum

Computer aiding for analytical and decision problems in bridge construction requires the use of a variety of
information technologies such as databases and decision support systems, including artificial intelligence systems.
Hybrid IT solutions, which integrate the operations of the technologies mentioned above, are referred to
as intelligent databases. The paper outlines the conditions for the use of intelligent databases in bridge construction.
It demonstrates that deductive databases, which combine traditional databases with rule-based inference
systems, are a solution of special significance. They can be successfully used, for instance, for the selection of
temporary bridges or the monitoring of the condition of bridge facilities. When supplemented with an artificial
neural network module, they can additionally support the realization of projects of predictive nature.