Statewide Bridge Inspections

2026-11-03

These bridges must be inspected by a National Bridge Inspection Standards ( NBIS ) qualified bridge inspection team . Inspections and reporting must be in accordance with the NBIS and the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ). The consultant will populate IDL ’ s ESRI database with the inspection reports . The consultant will develop a schedule for the inspection of the entire bridge inventory and submit it to IDL for approval after contract award . The consultant shall organize the bridge inspection schedule in a logical manner based on inspection type and location for greatest efficiency . IDL will review and approve the schedule while reserving the right to alter the schedule when necessary to meet its needs and reserves the right for IDL representatives to attend inspections . Field teams will consist of two - person or three - person crews , depending on the type and location of the inspection work . The number of teams will be determined by the requirement to complete all inspections within the three - year cycle . All elements and components of the bridges must be inspected and the numbers and types of defects in each span must be recorded . At a minimum , each routine inspection must include the following components :  Roadway approaches  Channel and waterway conditions  Erosion / undermining of roadway and substructure  Superstructure ( deck / girders , etc .)  Substructure ( piers / piles / bearing / foundations if exposed , etc .)

Idaho

2026-05-06