As the infrastructure industry advances into the digital age, the availability of emerging technologies coupled with digital access to data holds the opportunity to streamline infrastructure workflows and processes. With a focus on structural inspections, the NYS Thruway Authority intends to reimagine the way data is accessed and integrated for its infrastructure. Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to supplement inspections and making this data accessible on-site, coupled with a mobile inspection reporting app providing access to historic reporting information, our goals are to increase efficiency, safety of inspection personnel, and ease and completeness of reporting. This proposed project, which is fully aligned with the Authority’s strategic goals, will utilize the most advanced technology available to develop much more robust condition-rating capability. With the application of seamless data integration, more efficient workflows, more detailed datasets, and better access to historical data, the concept is scalable to any application where repeatable photos and form data are used for condition reporting. Significant benefits from use of UAS and implemented IT solutions will supplement the Authority’s asset management systems, which will improve the safety, efficiency, reliability, and resiliency of the transportation system. The Stage 1 project will be conducted for immediate benefit for the Authority and the New York State Department of Transportation and will also be fully scalable to other entities locally within New York State and nationally. This demonstration project will also serve the UAS industry by demonstrating areas of proven capabilities and identification of areas where opportunities exist for further technology enhancement.