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Civil Infrastructure Inspection 18 items

Ferry Terminal & Fender System Inspection

Inspection of ferry/marine terminal berthing structures and fender systems, covering piles, fenders, dolphins, and transfer spans per ASCE waterfront guidance.

ASCE MOP 130 Waterfront FacilitiesAASHTO LRFD (vessel collision)USACE EM 1110-2-2906

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Facility Identification

  • Terminal / berth ID *
  • Date of inspection *
  • Tidal stage at inspection (feet)
  • Are above-water and below-water (dive) scopes both addressed? *

Fender System

  • Are fender panels, rubber units, and chains intact and properly aligned? *
  • Are timber/plastic fender piles free of breakage, marine borer damage, or excessive splitting? *
  • Are fender fasteners, bolts, and weld connections sound?
  • Is energy-absorbing capacity visibly compromised (crushed/torn units)?

Piles, Dolphins & Substructure

  • Are support and mooring/breasting dolphin piles free of corrosion, cracking, or section loss? *
  • Are concrete pile caps and deck framing free of spalling and exposed rebar? *
  • Is scour or bedding loss present around pile foundations?
  • Estimated max pile section loss in splash zone (%)

Transfer Span & Mechanical

  • Is the vehicle/passenger transfer span (apron) structurally sound and properly seated? *
  • Are lift mechanisms, hydraulics, counterweights, or towers functional and lubricated?
  • Are bull rails, cleats, bollards, and mooring hardware secure?

Rating & Actions

  • Overall facility condition rating (0-9)
  • Are operationally critical deficiencies present? *
  • Findings and recommended actions

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