Summary: | This course is based on the 2012 FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM), PennDOT Pub. 100A (Bridge Management System 2 (BMS2)), PennDOT Pub. 238 (Bridge Safety Inspection Manual), and PennDOT Pub. 590 (PA Core Element Coding Guide). Training is provided on the safety inspection of in-service highway bridges and includes either two virtual bridge inspection exercises or two days of physical bridge inspection training of four bridges; instruction on critical findings, their identification and response; curriculum on PennDOT's element-level inspection approach; and activities that maximize participant engagement throughout the course.
Satisfactory completion of this course fulfills the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) comprehensive bridge inspection training requirements. Participants also complete a three-day session on specifics of PennDOT’s Bridge Management System (BMS2).
Participants are asked to complete a mid-term, end-of-course and BMS2 assessment, and achieve a cumulative score of 70% or better to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion.
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Learning Outcomes: | Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Discuss the duties and responsibilities of a bridge inspector and define inspection concepts including personal and public safety issues associated with bridge inspections
* List the inspection equipment needs for various types of bridges and site conditions
* Describe, identify, evaluate, and document the various components and deficiencies that can exist on bridge components and elements
* List design characteristics and describe inspection methods and locations for common concrete, steel, and timber structures
* Identify and evaluate the various culvert and waterway deficiencies
* Discuss the need to inspect underwater portions of bridges
* Describe nondestructive evaluation methods for basic bridge materials
* Demonstrate how to field inspect and evaluate common concrete, steel, and timber bridges
* Code PennDOT BMS2 bridge, roadway and channel inventory, condition and appraisal ratings
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Teaching Method: | Instructor led
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Prerequisites: | Proof of completion of prerequisite course offered by NHI (#130054, 130101 or 130101A) MUST be provided to PennDOT four weeks prior to scheduled class date. ONLY NHI's transcript or certificate of training will be accepted by PennDOT. Email documents to: ra-pdhighadmintrain@pa.gov. Prerequisite training must be completed within two years prior to PennDOT's Certification course. Recommended, but not required, is that participant spend time in field at bridge inspection sites prior to class.
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This is Prerequisite For: | Bridge Inspection Refresher Course
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Target Audience: | Public and private sector bridge inspectors, supervisors, project engineers, maintenance engineers, shop inspectors, shop foremen and others responsible for shop fabrication and field inspection of highway bridges.
Contact the NHI Registrar at nhiregistrar@dot.gov or 703-235-0500 to request a copy of your transcript or certificate of training.
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Special Materials: | A hard hat and safety vest will be required if in-field inspections are done. The instructor will give ample notice of day that field inspections are planned.
Participants should bring a calculator to class.
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Final Exam: | Yes |
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