Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

Bridge inspection has played, and continues to play, an increasingly important role in providing a safe infrastructure in the world. As the nation's bridges continue to age and deteriorate, an accurate and thorough assessment of each bridge’s condition is critical in maintaining a safe, functional and reliable highway system. There are five basic responsibilities of the bridge inspector and engineer: Maintain public safety and confidence, Protect public investment, Provide bridge inspection program support, Maintain accurate bridge records, Fulfill legal responsibilities.The primary responsibility of the bridge inspector is to maintain public safety and confidence. The general public travels the highways and bridges without hesitation. However, when a bridge fails, the public’s confidence in the bridge system is violated. This article presents the summary of the basic information that is necessary for bridge inspector/engineer

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Bridge Inspection ، Element Level Evaluation ، Concrete Bridges ، Steel Bridges