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Bridge Management and Inspection policies and procedures are administered by the Bureau of Bridges & Structures to ensure public safety and to comply with federal regulations and state statutes. The Bridge Management and Inspection Unit is responsible for providing oversight of the bridge and tunnel inspection procedures utilized by IDOT and local public agencies to ensure bridge and tunnel safety as required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) provided in Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Questions? You may email DOT.BBS.BridgeMgmt@illinois.gov your question will be responded to as quickly as possible.
Revised Elements | Page | Revised |
Protection System Unpainted Steel Elements | 15 | October 23, 2015 |
Protection System Non-Lead Painted Steel Elements | 17 | October 23, 2015 |
Bridge Information
The following links are tools to offer bridge inspection and inventory information to the public.
NBIS Quality Assurance Review Summary Reports
FHWA National Bridge Inspection Program Update - Illinois
FHWA-NHI-130055: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
10 day, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges class, FHWA NHI 130055
October 24 - November 4, 2022
Springfield, IL
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Registration closes October 17, 2022
The class will be held at:
TBD
Maximum number: 30
The cost is $2100. Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.
NOTE: This course was updated in 2012 and 2015 and now contains mandatory prerequisite requirements for participants. See details below.
This course is based on the 2015 FHWA "Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM)" and provides training on the safety inspection of in-service highway bridges. The course includes two virtual bridge inspection exercises* facilitated using NHI's virtual bridge inspection (VBI) computer-based training (CBT) technology; instruction on critical findings, their identification and response; curriculum on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) element level inspection approach using the 2013 AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection 2015 Interim Revisions; and activities that maximize participant engagement throughout the course. This course does not go into depth on fracture critical, underwater, or complex bridge inspections. Other specialty courses, 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges and 130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection, cover these topics.
Participants will be asked to complete mid-term and end-of-course assessments each with a cumulative score of 70% or better to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion. The sponsoring agency/State may monitor the examinations and retain the scores to qualify or certify bridge inspectors. Satisfactory completion of this course will fulfill the comprehensive bridge inspection training requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards. Note: Many States have additional requirements to become a bridge inspection team leader.
Participant Prerequisite Requirement: ALL participants must have met one of the three prerequisite requirements for participation in this course** and bring a course completion certificate bearing their name to the first day of the class. The passing score for all prerequisites is 70% or better. Individuals have the option to complete one of the following three prerequisite requirements: 1) 130054 Engineering Concepts for Bridge Inspectors, a 5-day Instructor-led course; 2) 130101 Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, a 14-hour Web-based training and assessment; or 3) 130101a Prerequisite Assessment for Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, a Web-based assessment.
For additional details visit NHI’s Website. Individuals wishing to register for the NHI 130055 course should click the registration link above.
Seating for the course will be limited. If more individuals register than seats available, IDOT will determine the class roster based on the needs of the department and other considerations.
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.
FHWA-NHI-130056: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers
5 day, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers class, FHWA NHI 130056
December 12-16, 2022
Springfield, IL
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Registration closes on December 5, 2022
The class will be held at:
TBD
Maximum number: 30
The cost is $1100. Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.
In accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), a Bridge Inspector must successfully complete an FHWA-approved comprehensive training to become a certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader, or Program Manager. This FHWA-approved course, intended for Professional Engineers (PEs), is based on the "Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual" (BIRM) and provides training on the safety inspection of in-service highway bridges. It has been streamlined to better suit experienced Professional Engineers, while retaining strong emphasis on bridge inspection, documentation, and coding requirements. The course is a 5-day adaptation of FHWA-NHI 130055 training course and includes one virtual bridge inspection trip (VBI) or bridge inspection field trip; new instruction on critical findings, their identification and response; curriculum on the new AASHTO Element level evaluation; and updated activities that maximize participant engagement throughout the course. This course does not go into depth on stream stability and scour or fracture critical, underwater, or complex bridge inspections. NHI does have other specialty courses in stream stability and scour (FHWA-NHI-135047) fracture critical inspection (FHWA-NHI-130078) and underwater safety inspection (FHWA-NHI-130091).
Participant Prerequisite Requirement: ALL participants must be certified professional engineers (PE) showing evidence of such certification upon arrival at the course, have met one of the three prerequisite requirements for participation in the FHWA-NHI-130056 course* and bring a course completion certificate bearing their name to the first day of the NHI-FHWA-130056 session. The passing score for all prerequisites is 70% or better. Individuals have the option to complete one of the three prerequisite requirements: 1) Engineering Concepts for Bridge Inspectors (FHWA-NHI-130054), five-day instructor-led course; 2) Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130101), 14-hour, Web-based training and assessment; and/or 3) Prerequisite Assessment for Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI 130101a), Web-based assessment.
For additional details visit NHI’s Website. Individuals wishing to register for the NHI 130055 course should click the registration link above.
Seating for the course will be limited. If more individuals register than seats available, IDOT will determine the class roster based on the needs of the department and other considerations.
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.
FHWA-NHI-130078: Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
3.5 day, Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges, FHWA NHI 130078
November 15 - November 18, 2022
Springfield, IL
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November 29 - December 2, 2022
Springfield, IL
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December 6 - December 9, 2022
Schaumburg, IL
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The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
IDOT
TBD
The Schaumburg, IL class will be held at:
IDOT District 1
TBD
Maximum number: 30
The cost is $900. Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.
For additional details visit NHI’s Website. Individuals wishing to register for the NHI 130078 course should click the registration link above.
Seating for the course will be limited. If more individuals register than seats available, IDOT will determine the class roster based on the needs of the department and other considerations.
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.
FHWA-NHI-130099A: Bridge Inspection Nondestructive Evaluation seminar (BINS)
2 day, Bridge Inspection Nondestructive Evaluation Seminar, FHWA NHI 130099A
November 2 - November 3, 2021
Registration closes on October 19, 2021
Springfield, IL
Registration Closed
The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Crowne Plaza
3000 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764 - map
Maximum number: 30
The cost is $295. Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.
For additional details, visit NHI’s Website. Individuals wishing to register for the NHI 130099A course should click the registration link above.
Seating for the course will be limited. If more individuals register than seats available, IDOT will determine the class roster based on the needs of the department and other considerations.
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.
FHWA-NHI-130110: Tunnel Safety Inspection
Tunnel Safety Inspection: FHWA-NHI-130110
December 13-17, 2021
Springfield, IL
Registration Closed
Priority given to IDOT, FHWA and Other State DOTs; in that order.
The class will be held at:
Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center
3000 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703 - map
Maximum number: 30
The cost is $480.
Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.
FHWA-NHI-135046: Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges
Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges: FHWA NHI 135046
November 15-17, 2022
Schaumburg, IL
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November 29 - December 1, 2022
Springfield, IL
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The Schaumburg, IL class will be held at:
IDOT District 1
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196
The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
IDOT
Executive Conference Room
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
Maximum number: 30
The cost is $800. Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.
For additional class details visit NHI’s Website. Individuals wishing to register for the NHI 135046 course should click the registration link above.
Seating for the course will be limited. If more individuals register than seats available, IDOT will determine the class roster based on the needs of the department and other considerations.
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.
FHWA Introduction to Element Level Bridge Inspection
Intro. to Element Level Bridge Inspection
September 14-16, 2021
8:00am – 12:00pm each day
Online
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Description
All training version are based on the "AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection" and provides introductory training on element level inspection of in-service highway bridges.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Target Audience
Federal, State, and local highway agency employees, and consultants involved in inspecting bridges or in charge of a bridge inspection unit. A background in bridge engineering and/or bridge inspection is recommended.
Course Handouts
Printed handouts will not be provided. Please print or bring tablet/laptop to view the pdfs.
Agenda
Participant Workbook
Lesson 4 & Lesson 6 blank form (PDF) | Word
Example Plans
Element and Condition State Handout
Evaluation Form
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit
Bridge Inspection Calibration Class
Bridge Inspection Calibration Class
October 17-20 - Online Class
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM each day
REGISTER NOW!
Registration closes on October 1, 2022
98 seats are available for each class. There is no cost for the class. Individuals wishing to register for the course should click the registration link above.
Due to the high volume of inspectors requiring training, IDOT will determine the class roster based on the needs of the Department and other considerations.
PREREQUISITES:
Prior to taking the Illinois Bridge Inspection Calibration Class, all participants should successfully complete FHWA's comprehensive bridge inspection training 130055 Safety Inspection of In-service Bridges, or 130056 Safety Inspection of In-service Bridges for Professional Engineers, or a similar FHWA-approved bridge inspection course equivalent.
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.
An individual inspector's required refresher training class and deadline date are available by clicking here.
Bridge Element Inspection Class
2 day, Bridge Element Inspection Class
October 8 - October 9, 2019
REGISTRATION CLOSED
The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
Executive Conference Room
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764 - map
Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit
Class Agenda
Class agenda and items inspectors should bring to class is available for download.
Calculating Section Loss in Steel Members
Completing IDOT Critical Finding Process
Completing IDOT Inspection Reports
Form Number | Form Name | Revision Date |
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BBS 2710 | Load Rating Inspection Report | 2020-08-28 |
BBS SCE | Scour Critical Evaluation Coding Report | 2021-04-21 |
BBS 2680 | Scour Critical Bridge Plan of Action (POA) | 2019-10-30 |
BBS RIR | Routine Inspection Report | 2021-06-29 |
BBS 2610 | Program Manager Qualifications | 2017-11-20 |
BBS 2760 | Preliminary Pin and Link Inspection Journal - A | 2012-07-10 |
BBS LAPMD | Local Agency Program Manager Designation | 2016-05-31 |
BBS BIR FC2 | Fracture Critical Member Inventory Report | 2012-07-09 |
BBS ELI | Element Level Inspection Report | 2014-03-05 |
BBS CF 1 | Critical Finding Report | 2022-03-15 |
BBS PCR | Bridge Posting / Closure Review | 2016-04-18 |
BBS BIR-UW1 | Bridge Inspection Report Underwater Inspection | 2014-03-05 |
BBS BIR FC1 | Bridge Inspection Report Fracture Critical Inspection | 2014-03-04 |
BBS 2790 | Bridge Inspection Procedures Review | 2017-01-26 |
BBS BFC | Bridge File Checklist | 2013-12-23 |
BBS SI-1 | Special Inspection Report | 2019-03-11 |
BBS 2780 | Supplemental Pin / Link Inspection Journal | - |
BBS 2620 | Team Leader Qualifications | 2017-11-20 |
BBS UIP | Underwater Inspection Plan | 2015-04-22 |
The following table contains subscription service announcements from November, 2013.
Illinois Department of Transportation
Hanley Building
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
(217) 782-7820 or TTY (866) 273-3681