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Bridge Management and Inspections
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.
Resources
Technical Manuals| Revised Elements | Page | Revised |
| Protection System Unpainted Steel Elements | 15 | October 23, 2015 |
| Protection System Non-Lead Painted Steel Elements | 17 | October 23, 2015 |
- Structure Information and Procedure Manual (revised: February, 2017)
- Structural Services Manual (revised: June 2017)
NBIS Quality Assurance Review Summary Reports
- 2017 NBIS Quality Assurance Review Summary
- 2016 NBIS Quality Assurance Review Summary
- 2015 NBIS Quality Assurance Review Summary
- 2014 NBIS Quality Assurance Review Summary
- 2013 NBIS Quality Assurance Review Summary
Bridge Information
The following links are tools to offer bridge inspection and inventory information to the public.
Bridge Inspection Classes
FHWA-NHI-130055: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
FHWA-NHI-130055: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
10 day, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges class, FHWA NHI 130055
March 25 - April 5, 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
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62764
IDOT Central Office Executive Conference Room
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:
- Engineering Concepts for Bridge Inspectors (FHWA-NHI-130054), five-day instructor led course.
- Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130101), 14-hour,
web-based training and assessment. - 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
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 11 - March 15, 2019
Registration for this class has expired
Schaumburg, IL
(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
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:
- Engineering Concepts for Bridge Inspectors (FHWA-NHI-130054), five-day instructor led course.
- Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130101), 14-hour,
web-based training and assessment. - 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
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
Deadline to register: September 24, 2019
Click here to register
Springfield, IL
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)
The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
IDOT Central Office Executive Conference Room
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.
Bridge Inspection Calibration Class
2 Day, Bridge Inspection Calibration Class
March 4 - March 5, 2019
Registration for this class has expired
Springfield, IL
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)
March 18 - March 19, 2019
Registration for this class has expired
Schaumburg, IL
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)
September 16 - September 17, 2019
Deadline to register: September 2, 2019
Click here to register
Springfield, IL
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)
September 30 - October 1, 2019
Deadline to register: September 16 , 2019
Click here to register
Schaumburg, IL
(IDOT recommends using Internet Explorer)
The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Northfield Center
3280 Northfield Dr.
Springfield, IL 62702
The Schaumburg, IL class will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
District 1
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196
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.
Calibration Class Notes (September 16-17, 2019 and September 30 - October 1, 2019 classes)
Agenda, Day 1 Handouts & Day 2 Handouts available for download, click here.
Bridge Element Inspection Class
3 day, Bridge Element Inspection Class
October 8 - October 10, 2019
Deadline to Register: September 24, 2019
Click here to register
The Springfield, IL class will be held at:
Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
IDOT Central Office Executive Conference Room
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.
Webinars and Videos
Calculating Section Loss in Steel Members
Completing IDOT Critical Finding Process
Completing IDOT Inspection Reports
Forms
| Form Number | Form Name | Revision Date |
|---|---|---|
| BBS SCE | Scour Critical Evaluation Coding Report | 2014-04-02 |
| BBS 2680 | Scour Critical Bridge Plan of Action (POA) | - |
| BBS BIR | Routine Inspection Report | 2014-03-04 |
| 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 | 2015-05-15 |
| 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 |
Subscription Announcement Archives
The following table contains subscription service announcements from November, 2013.
Contact Us
Illinois Department of Transportation
Hanley Building
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
(217) 782-7820 or TTY (866) 273-3681
