Structural Health Monitoring Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, By Offering (Hardware, Software & Services), By Technology (Wired, Wireless), By End Use (Civil Infrastructure, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Mining), By Region and Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 3.57 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	10.81%
Fastest Growing Segment	Software
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 6.61 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Structural Health Monitoring Market will grow from USD 3.57 Billion in 2025 to USD 6.61 Billion by 2031 at a 10.81% CAGR. Structural Health Monitoring entails the integration of sensors and data transmission systems to continuously observe the physical integrity of civil and mechanical infrastructure. The market is primarily propelled by the critical necessity to extend the operational lifespan of aging assets and the increasing enforcement of stringent government safety mandates. This demand is reinforced by the deteriorating state of essential structures which necessitates immediate predictive maintenance solutions. According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, in 2024, thirty-six percent of all United States bridges required major repair work or total replacement. Such statistics underscore the vital role of monitoring technologies in prioritizing rehabilitation efforts efficiently.

Despite these strong growth factors, the market faces a significant impediment regarding the high initial capital investment required for installing and calibrating complex monitoring equipment. This financial barrier is particularly acute for extensive infrastructure networks where the cost of instrumentation frequently competes with the limited budgets available for actual structural repairs. Consequently, these substantial upfront costs, combined with the technical complexity of processing vast amounts of sensor data, can delay widespread implementation across cost-sensitive industrial sectors.

Key Market Drivers

The expansion in renewable energy infrastructure serves as a primary catalyst for the adoption of structural health monitoring technologies. As nations transition toward sustainable power, the deployment of wind energy assets, particularly in offshore environments, necessitates rigorous continuous surveillance to detect material fatigue and structural anomalies caused by harsh operating conditions. This operational requirement drives the integration of sensors to minimize downtime and optimize energy production. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, April 2024, in the 'Global Wind Report 2024', the wind industry installed a record 117 gigawatts of new capacity globally in 2023. This rapid scaling of energy assets creates a parallel demand for monitoring systems capable of ensuring the long-term reliability of turbine foundations and blades.

Public-private partnership infrastructure investments and government funding allocations are further accelerating market penetration by overcoming financial barriers. Substantial capital injections into transportation networks allow operators to procure advanced diagnostic tools that ensure public safety and regulatory compliance. For instance, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, July 2024, in the 'Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $5 Billion for Large Bridge Projects' press release, the administration awarded over $5 billion to fund large bridge projects aimed at reconstruction and rehabilitation. This influx of capital directly supports the deployment of monitoring solutions in critical transit corridors. Furthermore, according to Union Pacific, in 2024, the company planned a capital investment of $3.4 billion to upgrade and maintain its network infrastructure, highlighting the extensive financial commitment directed toward asset integrity management.

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Key Market Challenges

The high initial capital investment required for installing and calibrating monitoring equipment constitutes a substantial barrier to the expansion of the Global Structural Health Monitoring Market. Asset owners frequently operate under restricted financial conditions where the immediate costs of hardware, cabling, and data acquisition systems create significant budgetary pressure. When faced with finite resources, infrastructure managers must often prioritize urgent physical repairs over the procurement of diagnostic technologies. This financial strain is particularly severe when the expense of instrumentation represents a large percentage of the total project value, making it difficult to justify the return on investment for non-critical structures.

This economic constraint is clearly visible in the widening disparity between infrastructure needs and available capital. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, in 2025, the United States faces a cumulative infrastructure investment gap of $3.7 trillion that will persist through 2033. This profound funding deficit forces agencies to divert capital almost exclusively toward deferred maintenance and rehabilitation, leaving minimal room for the adoption of predictive monitoring systems. Consequently, the deployment of structural health monitoring solutions remains limited in cost-sensitive sectors as operators struggle to allocate funds beyond essential corrective measures.

Key Market Trends

The deployment of drone-assisted and robotic inspection systems is revolutionizing data acquisition by enabling frequent, non-contact assessments of critical infrastructure. These autonomous platforms mitigate human risk in hazardous environments while drastically reducing the time required for structural evaluations. Utilities and asset owners are increasingly operationalizing this technology at scale to maintain vast networks of distribution and transmission assets, shifting away from manual, labor-intensive methods. According to PG&E Corporation, April 2025, in the 'PG&E's Aerial System Drone Fleet Supports Safe, Reliable Energy System' press release, the company conducted over 250,000 drone inspections of distribution structures and 42,000 missions on transmission equipment in 2024. This massive volume of aerial data collection highlights the sector's pivot toward automated surveillance to ensure grid reliability and asset integrity.

Simultaneously, the implementation of digital twin technology for lifecycle management is transforming how operators analyze and utilize structural data. By creating dynamic virtual replicas of physical assets, engineers can simulate performance scenarios and predict failures before they occur, moving beyond simple condition monitoring to comprehensive asset stewardship. This shift is supported by the growing consumption of software platforms that integrate sensor data for real-time visualization and decision support. According to Bentley Systems, February 2025, in the 'Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results' press release, the company reported that subscription revenues rose 13.2% in 2024, a growth trajectory driven by the increasing adoption of its iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins. This financial uptake underscores the market’s transition toward software-defined asset management solutions that optimize long-term operational efficiency.

Segmental Insights

The Software segment represents the fastest-growing category in the Global Structural Health Monitoring Market, driven by the escalating need for real-time data interpretation and predictive maintenance. As infrastructure ages, agencies like the Federal Highway Administration increasingly advocate for continuous surveillance to ensure public safety, moving beyond traditional periodic inspections. This regulatory focus accelerates the adoption of platforms that process sensor data to detect anomalies early. Consequently, facility managers prioritize software integration to optimize asset lifecycles and reduce repair costs through actionable data insights.

Regional Insights

North America holds the leading position in the structural health monitoring market, driven primarily by the rising requirement to repair and maintain aging infrastructure across the United States and Canada. The region faces significant challenges regarding the structural integrity of older bridges and tunnels, prompting increased government investment in safety assessments. Compliance with rigorous standards established by organizations such as the Federal Highway Administration further accelerates the adoption of these monitoring systems. Consequently, the combination of regulatory support and the critical necessity for infrastructure sustainability secures North America's dominance in the global landscape.

Recent Developments

• In October 2025, Mistras Group announced a strategic partnership with Villari to enhance its structural health monitoring capabilities for critical steel assets. The collaboration involved integrating Villari’s proprietary wireless sensor technology, which utilizes magnetic flux leakage to detect fatigue and crack growth, into Mistras Group's asset protection portfolio. This solution was designed to provide continuous, real-time visibility into the integrity of infrastructure such as bridges, cranes, and wind turbines. By combining these advanced sensors with its existing data analytics, the company aimed to transition maintenance strategies from manual inspections to proactive, data-driven monitoring, thereby improving safety and reducing operational downtime.
• In November 2024, Dewesoft released an update to its data acquisition software, DewesoftX 2024.4, which featured native support for its newly launched X-line hardware series. This product introduction included the IOLITE X and SIRIUS X data acquisition systems, specifically engineered for distributed structural health monitoring applications. The devices utilized EtherCAT technology to facilitate seamless node-to-node connectivity and synchronization over long distances, a critical requirement for monitoring large civil structures. This launch provided engineers with a more integrated and efficient solution for managing complex sensor networks and analyzing structural data.
• In July 2024, HRL Laboratories launched the Wireless Sensing of Strain and Temperature project to advance the field of embedded structural health monitoring. Supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, this breakthrough research focused on developing sensors that could be integrated directly into load-bearing components during the additive manufacturing process. The initiative aimed to enable the wireless monitoring of stress and temperature in difficult-to-access areas of vehicles and machinery, allowing for the early detection of structural anomalies. This innovation addressed the limitations of surface-mounted sensors in harsh operating environments and sought to improve failure forecasting for high-performance assets.
• In April 2024, the Kistler Group unveiled a comprehensive structural health monitoring portfolio at the Intertraffic trade fair in Amsterdam. The new solution was designed to provide continuous, round-the-clock monitoring of bridge structures by measuring structural resistance and real-time traffic loads. The system incorporated high-precision acceleration sensors capable of detecting minute vibrations and movements, enabling the early identification of potential deterioration. By offering a complete measurement chain from sensors to data analysis, the company aimed to assist infrastructure operators in extending the service life of bridges and ensuring traffic safety through condition-based maintenance.

Key Market Players

• Campbell Scientific, Inc.
• COWI A/S
• SGS S.A.
• Acellent Technologies, Inc.
• Kinemetrics Inc.
• Digitexx Data Systems, Inc.
• RST Instruments Ltd.
• James Fisher and Sons plc

By Offering	By Technology	By End Use	By Region
Hardware Software & Services	Wired Wireless	Civil Infrastructure Aerospace & Defense Energy Mining	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Structural Health Monitoring Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Structural Health Monitoring Market, By Offering:

• Hardware
• Software & Services

• Structural Health Monitoring Market, By Technology:

• Wired
• Wireless

• Structural Health Monitoring Market, By End Use:

• Civil Infrastructure
• Aerospace & Defense
• Energy
• Mining

• Structural Health Monitoring Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE