Bridge Management and Inspections

FHWA-NHI-130055: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

10 day, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges class, FHWA NHI 130055
January 27 - February 7, 2020
Registration closes on December 27, 2019.
Springfield, IL
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The Springfield, IL class will be held at:

WEEK 1
Illinois Department of Transportation
Executive Conference Room
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62764 - map

WEEK 2
Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center
3280 Northfield Drive
Springfield, IL 62702 - map

Maximum number: 30

The cost is $2,150. Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.

Participant Prerequisite Requirement: All participants must have met one of the three prerequisite requirements for participation in the FHWA-NHI-130055 course* and bring a course completion certificate bearing his/her name to the first day of the 130055 session. The passing score for all prerequisites is 70 percent 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.
3. Prerequisite Assessment for Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130101A), web-based assessment.

For additional details and to enroll in one of these pre-requisite courses, 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.

*Please note: Upon successful completion of one of the three prerequisite courses, you will be eligible to take the NHI 130055 training course for up to two years.

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
March 23 - March 27, 2020
Registration closes on February 23, 2020
Schaumburg, IL
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(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)

The Schaumburg, IL class will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
District 1
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196 - map

30 seats are available. The cost is $1,200. Registration will not be allowed through the NHI website.

Participant Prerequisite Requirement: All participants must have met one of the three prerequisite requirements for participation in the FHWA-NHI-130055 course* and bring a course completion certificate bearing his/her name to the first day of the 130055 session. The passing score for all prerequisites is 70 percent 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.
3. Prerequisite Assessment for Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130101A), web-based assessment.

For additional details and to enroll in one of these pre-requisite courses, visit NHI’s Website. Individuals wishing to register for the NHI 130056 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.

*Please note: Upon successful completion of one of the three prerequisite courses, you will be eligible to take the NHI 130056 training course for up to two years.

FHWA-NHI-130078: Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges

 4 day, Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges, FHWA NHI 130078

October 22 - October 25, 2019
Registration for this class has expired
Springfield, IL
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)

The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
Executive Conference Room
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764 - map

30 seats are available. The cost is $1,030. 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 Introduction to Element Level Bridge Inspection

1 day, Intro. to Element Level Bridge Inspection (IDOT Personnel Only)
January 29, 2020
Schaumburg, IL
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Registration closes on December 29, 2019
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1 day, Intro. to Element Level Bridge Inspection (IDOT Personnel Only)
February 20, 2020
Springfield, IL
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Registration closes on January 20, 2020
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2 day, Intro. to Element Level Bridge Inspection
April 22 - April 23, 2020
Springfield, IL
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Registration closes on March 22, 2020
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)

The Schaumburg, IL class on January 29th will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
District 1, Classroom
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196 - map

The Springfield, IL class on February 20th will be held at:
 Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center
3000 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703 - map

The Springfield, IL class on April 22-23 will be held at:
Federal Highway Administration
Training Room
3250 Executive Park Drive
Springfield, IL 62703 - map

Description (2-day training format)

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. The 2- day version includes a field exercise.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the following terms:
• Component vs. Element vs. Safety Inspection Data
• Elements (NBE, BME, ADE)
• • Element Environments
  • Element Condition States
  • Element Defects
• Structures and Structure Units
• Explain the rules and conventions for identifying and quantifying elements
• Interpret condition state language
• Review as-built plans to identify bridge elements and determine appropriate units and quantities for elements
• Interpret condition state language based on visual observations and quantify and record observations
• Explain why bridge management is important
• Explain how element level data supports bridge management
• Identify areas of inconsistency and/or differing interpretations
• Suggest areas for clarification or further guidance

Description (1-day training format)

The 1-day version excludes the field exercise and are not fully addressed.

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.

Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit

2 Day, Bridge Inspection Calibration Class
March 16-17, 2020
Springfield, IL
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Registration closes on February 16, 2020
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March 30-31, 2020
Schaumburg, IL
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Registration closes on February 28, 2020
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October 26 - 27, 2020
 Springfield, IL
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 Registration closes on September 28, 2020
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)

The March 16-17, 2020 Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Northfield Center
3280 Northfield Dr.
Springfield, IL 62702 - map

The Schaumburg, IL class will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
District 1
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196 - map

The October 26-27, 2020 Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center
3000 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703 - map

50-55 seats are available. 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. 

Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the Bridge Management Unit.

2 day, Bridge Element Inspection Class
October 8 - October 9, 2019
Registration for this class has expired
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)

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.