2015 Nebraska Bridge Conference 1 NBIS Metrics David Mraz FHWA – Nebraska Division 2015 NDOR Bridge Conference Kearney, NE Introduction Why do bridge inspections have to be done on time? What makes a timely bridge inspection compliant with the NBIS? What is David’s advice? Why are inspections done on time? To assure the public our bridges are safe to cross Why are inspections done on time? For timely bridge preservation and forecasting future funding needs
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2015 Nebraska Bridge Conference 1
NBIS Metrics
David Mraz FHWA – Nebraska Division
2015 NDOR Bridge Conference Kearney, NE
Introduction
n Why do bridge inspections have to be done on time?
n What makes a timely bridge inspection compliant with the NBIS?
n What is David’s advice?
Why are inspections done on time?
n To assure the public our bridges are safe to cross
Why are inspections done on time?
n For timely bridge preservation and forecasting future funding needs
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Why are inspections done on time?
n It’s the law
What makes a timely bridge inspection compliant with the NBIS?
n Item 90 – Inspection is completed within the same month as the previous inspection
Examples of timely inspection based on 24 month frequency
n Bridges inspected on April 1, 2013 (Item 90) needs to be inspected between April 1, 2015 and April 30, 2015 – NBIS Compliant
Examples of timely inspection based on 24 month frequency
n Bridges inspected on April 15, 2013 (Item 90) needs to be inspected between April 1, 2015 and April 30, 2015 – NBIS Compliant
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Examples of timely inspection based on 24 month frequency
n Bridges inspected on April 30, 2013 (Item 90) needs to be inspected between April 1, 2015 and April 30, 2015 – NBIS Compliant
Examples of timely inspection based on 24 month frequency
n Bridges inspected on April 30, 2013 (Item 90) is then inspected next on May 1, 2015 – NBIS Non -Compliant
David’s Advice
n Plan ahead n Perform inspections early in the
month n NDOR’s email notification
system can assist you
Can’t we factor in risk with inspection frequency?
n Not yet but it’s coming n 48 month extended
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Summary
n Timely bridge inspections are extremely important