The NDOT Bridge Inspection and Load Rating team manages Nebraska’s National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program, ensuring that all bridges meet federal safety and inspection requirements. Their duties include developing and updating the NDOT Bridge Inspection Program (BIP) Manual and ensuring compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards statewide. Resources, manuals, and forms related to the bridge inspection program can be found below.
Upcoming Bridge Inspection Map
The upcoming bridge inspection map provides an overview of local bridge locations with inspections due in the next 90 days. By adjusting the layers in the top right corner, users can view both state and local bridge inspections. Additional filters on the left side allow for more refined searches to customize the display, making it easy to track upcoming inspections across Nebraska’s bridge network.
View the Upcoming Bridge Inspection Map
The data for this map is sourced directly from NDOT records. Please notify NDOT of any issues found within this resource.
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Bridge Inspection Program (BIP) Manual
The Bridge Inspection Program (BIP) Manual is the primary reference for Nebraska’s bridge inspection protocols, supporting NDOT engineers, inspectors, and consultants in achieving uniform, high-quality inspections. As part of Nebraska’s National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program, the manual sets forth the procedures and compliance standards required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to ensure bridge safety statewide.
To communicate updates and address evolving inspection needs, NDOT issues Bulletins that provide interim guidance on specific topics within bridge inspection. These Bulletins are designed to deliver timely updates, allowing inspection teams to implement the latest practices effectively and immediately. As the BIP Manual is revised, relevant Bulletin guidance is incorporated into the manual, keeping Nebraska’s bridge inspection standards aligned with current practices and federal requirements. Other historical inspection program guidance is provided below.
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BIP Manual |
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3/20/2020 |
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3/20/2020 |
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3/20/2020 |
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Bulletins |
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9/17/2024 |
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6/12/2024 |
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5/15/2024 |
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5/15/2024 |
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5/15/2024 |
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NBIS Quality Assurance Reviews |
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Other Historical Guidance |
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7/22/2024 |
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4/17/2019 |
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Policy for Design, Load-Rating and Inspection of Public Road Bridges |
5/24/2010 |
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9/9/2024 |
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3/19/2009 |
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7/2/2008 |
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2/20/2008 |
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AASHTOware Bridge Management (BrM) Use
NDOT utilizes the AASHTOware Bridge Management (BrM) system as the centralized platform for collecting, managing, and analyzing bridge inspection data across Nebraska. All bridge inspections, whether conducted on state or local structures, are required to be documented and filed within NDOT’s BrM system, ensuring consistent data quality and facilitating effective bridge management and reporting.
New inspectors needing access should contact NDOT to obtain their login credentials, enabling them to enter and update inspection data as required. Once logged in, inspectors are encouraged to consult the system’s FAQ section for valuable guidance on BrM’s features, updates, and best practices.
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NDOT Inspection Forms
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BR 293: Fracture Critical Inspection Report Word Updated 1-18
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BR 293i: Fracture Critical Report Contents - Instructions Word Updated 2-13
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BR 465: Load Rating Summary Sheet Word Version 1.0 Updated 01-18
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NDOT 7: Scheduled Special Inspection - Bridge Report Word Updated 7-17
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NDOT 27: Structure Maintenance Checklist Word Updated 7-17
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NDOT 29: Unusual Feature Inspection List Word Updated 7-17
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NDOT 97: Nebraska Bridge Inspector Certification Approval Form Word Updated 7-17
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NDOT 317: Box Culvert Inspection Field Sketch Template PDF Updated 7-17
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NDOT 319: Bridge Inspection Field Sketch Template PDF Updated 7-17
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NDOT 320: Critical Finding Report Word Updated 7-17
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NDOT 320i: Instructions - Critical Finding Report Word Updated 7-17
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NDOT 321: Structure Repair Report (State Structures) Word Updated 7-17
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NDOT 321a: Structure Repair Report (Non-State Structures) Word Updated 7-17
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Load Rating Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Structures Excel
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Field Measurement Forms PDF