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Title:

BRIDGE INSPECTIONS AND THE EQUIPMENT IT DEMANDS

Accession Number:

00722628

Record Type:

Component

Availability:

Transportation Research Board Library

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Abstract:

The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968 required the Secretary of Transportation to establish a national bridge inspection standard and to develop a program to train bridge inspectors. During the 1970s many steps were taken to ensure proper inspection and maintenance of in-service bridges, including the creation of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) in 1971 along with implementation manuals. Supplements to the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Inspector's Training Manual were issued during the 1980s. The concept of hands-on inspection came about as inspectors realized that a thorough inspection of a bridge required getting close enough to the bridge member or component so that it can be touched with the hands. Also, special inspection access equipment and vehicles were developed, along with specialized training in their operation and maintenance.

Report/Paper Numbers:

Preprint E-1

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Luttrell III, M J

Pagination:

9p

Publication Date:

1996

Conference:

Eleventh Equipment Management Workshop

Location: Syracuse, New York
Date: 1996-6-23 to 1996-6-26
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board Committee on Equipment Maintenance; New York State Department of Transportation; and Federal Highway Administration.

Uncontrolled Terms:

Bridge inspection

Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Education and Training; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jun 24 1996 12:00AM