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NBIS Routine Bridge Inspection

Routine (regular) NBIS bridge inspection documenting NBI condition ratings for deck, superstructure, substructure, and channel per federal requirements.

NBIS 23 CFR 650 Subpart CFHWA Specifications for the National Bridge InventoryAASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation
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ADA Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Audit

Field audit of sidewalks, curb ramps, crossings, and pedestrian signals for accessibility compliance in the public right-of-way.

ADA Title IIPROWAG (Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines)2010 ADA Standards
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Bridge Seismic Retrofit Component Inspection

Condition inspection of installed seismic retrofit components including restrainers, isolation bearings, column jackets, and shear keys per the FHWA Seismic Retrofitting Manual.

FHWA Seismic Retrofitting ManualAASHTO Guide Spec for LRFD Seismic Bridge DesignCaltrans SDC
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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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Ground-Penetrating Radar Bridge Deck Scan

Non-destructive bridge deck evaluation using ground-penetrating radar to map deterioration, rebar cover, and delamination per ASTM D6087.

ASTM D6087ASTM D4748FHWA Deck Evaluation (NDE)
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Half-Cell Corrosion Potential Survey

Electrochemical corrosion potential mapping of reinforced concrete using a copper-copper sulfate half-cell, with data interpretation per ASTM C876.

ASTM C876ACI 222RFHWA Corrosion Evaluation
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Concrete Structure Crack Survey (ACI 224)

Systematic crack mapping and characterization of concrete structures, classifying crack type, width, and cause with durability implications per ACI 224.

ACI 224.1RACI 201.1RASTM C856
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Cantilever Mast Arm Traffic Signal Structure Inspection

Structural and fatigue inspection of cantilever mast arm poles supporting traffic signals and luminaires, emphasizing arm-to-pole connections and anchor systems.

AASHTO LTS SpecificationMUTCDFHWA Sign and Signal Structures
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Overhead Sign Support Structure Fatigue Inspection

Fatigue-focused inspection of overhead and cantilever sign support structures, targeting connection welds, anchor bolts, and vibration-sensitive details per AASHTO LTS.

AASHTO LTS SpecificationAASHTO Manual for Bridge EvaluationFHWA Sign Structures Inspection
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Crash Cushion / Impact Attenuator Inspection

Field inspection of impact attenuators and crash cushions verifying MASH acceptance, anchorage, component integrity, and reset readiness after impacts.

MASHAASHTO Roadside Design GuideFHWA Eligibility Letters
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High-Tension Cable Median Barrier Inspection

Inspection of high-tension cable median barrier systems verifying cable tension, post condition, anchor terminals, and deflection clearance per MASH and RDG.

MASHAASHTO Roadside Design GuideFHWA Cable Barrier Guidance
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Bridge Scour & Scour Countermeasure Inspection

Inspection of bridge scour condition and installed countermeasures (riprap, articulated blocks, guide banks) with channel and foundation assessment per HEC-18/23.

FHWA HEC-18FHWA HEC-23NBIS 23 CFR 650 Subpart C
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Bridge Steel Coating (Paint) SSPC Inspection

Quality and condition inspection of protective coatings on structural steel, covering surface prep, film thickness, adhesion, and defects per SSPC/AMPP standards.

SSPC/AMPP StandardsAASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge CollaborationSSPC-PA 2
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Asset Inspection

Condition and operational inspection of wastewater treatment plant assets across preliminary, secondary, and solids handling processes to support asset management and permit compliance.

EPA NPDES Program10 States Standards (Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities)WEF MOP 11
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Lift/Pump Station SCADA Inspection

Inspection of wastewater lift and pump stations including pumps, wet well, controls, and SCADA/telemetry systems for reliability, alarms, and safety compliance.

Ten States StandardsNFPA 820 (Wastewater Facilities)EPA Water/Wastewater SCADA Guidance
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Stormwater Green-Infrastructure BMP Inspection

Inspection and maintenance verification of green-infrastructure stormwater BMPs such as bioretention cells, permeable pavement, bioswales, and green roofs.

EPA NPDES MS4 / Green InfrastructureEPA Stormwater BMP GuidanceLocal Stormwater Design Manual
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Rail Grade Crossing Inspection

Inspection of highway-rail grade crossings covering active warning devices, passive signing, surface condition, sight distance, and roadway geometry.

MUTCD Part 8 (Railroad & LRT Grade Crossings)49 CFR Part 234 (Grade Crossing Signal Safety)FRA/FHWA Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook
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Detention/Retention Pond Inspection

Routine inspection of stormwater detention and retention (wet) ponds including embankment, outlet works, spillway, sediment storage, and vegetation.

EPA NPDES StormwaterUSACE Small Impoundment GuidanceLocal Stormwater Design Manual
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Airfield Pavement Condition (FAA PCI) Inspection

Airfield pavement condition survey using the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) method to document distress type, severity, and extent on runways, taxiways, and aprons.

FAA AC 150/5380-6 (Pavement Maintenance Management)ASTM D5340 (Airport PCI)FAA AC 150/5320-6 (Pavement Design)
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Runway/Taxiway Lighting Inspection

Inspection of airfield lighting and visual aids including runway/taxiway edge and centerline lights, signs, PAPI/VASI, and constant-current regulator circuits.

FAA AC 150/5340-26 (Airport Lighting Maintenance)FAA AC 150/5340-30 (Visual Aids Installation)14 CFR Part 139
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Bridge Bearing & Expansion Joint Inspection

Detailed condition assessment of bridge bearings and deck expansion joints, documenting movement, alignment, corrosion, and joint seal integrity.

NBIS 23 CFR 650 Subpart CAASHTO Manual for Bridge EvaluationFHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual
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Bridge Deck Overlay & Waterproofing Inspection

Inspection of bridge deck wearing surfaces, overlays, and membrane waterproofing systems to assess delamination, bonding, and moisture intrusion.

FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference ManualAASHTO Manual for Bridge EvaluationACI 546 Concrete Repair
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Post-Tensioned / Prestressed Concrete Inspection

Inspection of post-tensioned and prestressed concrete elements focusing on tendon ducts, anchorages, grouting voids, and corrosion of prestressing steel.

FHWA-NHI Post-Tensioning Tendon Installation & GroutingAASHTO LRFD Bridge DesignPTI Guide Specifications
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Cable-Stayed & Suspension Cable Inspection

Inspection of main cables, stay cables, suspenders, and their anchorages and sheathing on cable-supported bridges, documenting wire condition and corrosion protection.

NCHRP Report 534 Cable Inspection GuidelinesPTI Recommendations for Stay Cable DesignFHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual
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Roundabout & Traffic-Calming Design Review

Review of roundabout geometry and traffic-calming installations for safety, deflection, sight distance, and accessibility compliance.

NCHRP Report 672 RoundaboutsAASHTO Green Book (Policy on Geometric Design)FHWA Traffic Calming ePrimer
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Pedestrian Signal & APS Compliance Inspection

Field compliance inspection of pedestrian signal heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) for timing, audible/vibrotactile features, and pushbutton placement.

MUTCD Chapter 4EPROWAG (Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines)ADA 2010 Standards
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Dynamic Message Sign & ITS Device Field Inspection

Field inspection of dynamic/changeable message signs and roadside ITS devices covering display legibility, communications, structural mounting, and power systems.

MUTCD Chapter 2L (Changeable Message Signs)NTCIP StandardsFHWA ITS Standards
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MSE Wall / Soil-Nail Wall Inspection

Condition inspection of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls and soil-nail walls, documenting facing distress, alignment, drainage, and global stability indicators.

FHWA-NHI-10-024 MSE Walls & RSSFHWA-IF-03-017 Soil Nail WallsAASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
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Rockfall & Slope Stability Assessment

Roadside rock slope and embankment assessment using rockfall hazard rating factors to document slope geometry, geology, ditch effectiveness, and history.

FHWA Rockfall Hazard Rating System (RHRS)FHWA-SA-93-057 Rockfall Hazard RatingAASHTO Geotechnical Guidance
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Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring

Field monitoring and data-review checklist for geotechnical instrumentation such as inclinometers, piezometers, settlement points, and crack gauges on slopes, walls, and embankments.

FHWA-NHI-98-034 Geotechnical InstrumentationUSACE EM 1110-2-1908ASTM D6230 / D7299
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Overhead Sign Structure & Truss Inspection

Inspection of overhead sign bridges, cantilevers, and monotube sign supports documenting structural, connection, and fatigue condition of ancillary structures.

AASHTO LTS-6 Standard Specifications for Structural SupportsNBIS Ancillary Structures GuidanceFHWA Sign Structure Inspection
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Water Main Condition Assessment

Condition assessment of buried potable water transmission and distribution mains documenting leaks, corrosion, break history, and pressure performance.

AWWA M77AWWA C651EPA Distribution System Guidance
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Sanitary Manhole Inspection (NASSCO MACP)

Level 1/2 manhole condition assessment coding structural and O&M defects from frame through invert per the NASSCO Manhole Assessment Certification Program.

NASSCO MACPASTM C478EPA CMOM
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Elevated Water Storage Tank Inspection

Interior and exterior inspection of elevated steel potable water storage tanks documenting coating, structural, sanitary, and safety condition.

AWWA D100AWWA M42AWWA C652
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USACE Levee Inspection (Routine)

Routine inspection of levee embankments, floodwalls, and appurtenances documenting condition items rated acceptable, minimally acceptable, or unacceptable per USACE.

USACE Levee Safety Program EM 1110-2-191333 CFR 208.10National Levee Database Guidance
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Parking Structure Condition Inspection

Condition inspection of concrete parking structures documenting deck, connection, and durability distress including corrosion, cracking, and drainage.

ACI 362.2R Guide for Design and Construction of Durable Parking StructuresICRI GuidelinesIBC/IEBC
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Commercial Facade Inspection (NYC Local Law 11/FISP)

Periodic inspection of exterior building walls and appurtenances classifying facade conditions as Safe, Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP), or Unsafe.

NYC Local Law 11 / FISP 1 RCNY 103-04ASTM E2270ASTM E2841
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High-Mast & Roadway Lighting Inspection

Inspection of high-mast and roadway lighting poles, foundations, and electrical systems documenting structural, anchorage, and safety condition.

AASHTO LTS-6 Standard Specifications for Structural SupportsFHWA High-Mast Tower GuidanceNEC / NFPA 70
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Sidewalk & Curb Ramp Condition Inspection

Condition and accessibility inspection of public sidewalks and curb ramps documenting surface defects, trip hazards, slopes, and detectable warnings.

PROWAG (US Access Board)ADA Standards 2010ASTM E2591 / local pedestrian codes
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Sanitary Sewer CCTV Inspection (NASSCO PACP)

CCTV condition assessment of gravity sanitary sewer mains coding structural and O&M defects per the NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program.

NASSCO PACPASTM F1216EPA CMOM
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Movable (Bascule/Lift/Swing) Bridge Inspection

Inspection of movable bridge structural, mechanical, and electrical systems documenting operation, balance, and span drive condition.

NBIS 23 CFR 650 Subpart CAASHTO Movable Bridge Inspection ManualAASHTO LRFD Movable Highway Bridge Design Specifications
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Fracture-Critical (NSTM) Bridge Inspection

Hands-on inspection of nonredundant steel tension members (fracture-critical members) documenting arm's-length examination of fatigue-prone details and defects.

NBIS 23 CFR 650 Subpart CAASHTO Manual for Bridge EvaluationFHWA NSTM Inspection Guidance
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Underwater & Scour Bridge Inspection

Underwater (dive) inspection of submerged substructure and channel documenting scour, undermining, and foundation condition below the waterline.

NBIS 23 CFR 650 Subpart CFHWA HEC-18 Evaluating Scour at BridgesAASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation
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Bridge Load Rating Readiness & Data Verification

Verification that a bridge has current, defensible load rating inputs, condition-based capacity factors, and posting where required.

AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE)23 CFR 650.313 load ratingFHWA LRFR
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DOT Construction Inspection Daily Report

Daily inspector documentation of contractor activity, materials acceptance, testing, quantities, and safety on a DOT construction project.

AASHTO Construction InspectionFHWA Construction Program ManagementState DOT Standard Specifications
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IBC Building Code Compliance Inspection

Building code compliance inspection covering structural, egress, fire and life safety, and accessibility provisions of the IBC for a commercial structure.

International Building Code (IBC)ICCIBC Chapter 17 Special Inspections
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MS4 Stormwater Outfall & BMP Inspection (NPDES)

Municipal separate storm sewer system inspection of outfalls for illicit discharge and of structural stormwater BMPs for function under the NPDES MS4 permit.

NPDES MS4 Permit (CWA)EPA 40 CFR 122.34Construction & Post-Construction Stormwater
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Traffic Signal Field Inspection

Field inspection of a signalized intersection covering signal heads, controller, detection, pedestrian features, and conflict monitoring.

MUTCD Part 4 (Traffic Control Signals)NEMA TS 2ITE Traffic Signal Maintenance
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Guardrail & Roadside Barrier Inspection

Inspection of W-beam guardrail, end terminals, transitions, and concrete barrier for damage, height, and crashworthiness compliance.

AASHTO Roadside Design GuideMASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware)AASHTO/FHWA crashworthy hardware
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Culvert & Drainage Structure Inspection

Inspection of culvert barrels, end treatments, and hydraulic performance including scour, joint separation, and material-specific defects.

FHWA HIF-18-023 Culvert InspectionNBIS (culverts as bridges >20 ft)AASHTO Element 240-243
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Retaining Wall & MSE Wall Inspection

Condition inspection of gravity, cantilever, and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls including drainage and global stability signs.

FHWA-NHI-15-002 (Ancillary/Retaining Structures)AASHTO LRFD Bridge DesignNCHRP retaining wall inspection
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NTIS Highway Tunnel Inspection

Routine highway tunnel inspection covering structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems per the National Tunnel Inspection Standards.

NTIS 23 CFR 650 Subpart EFHWA Specifications for the National Tunnel InventoryAASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection (tunnel elements)
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Dam Safety Inspection (FEMA / USACE)

Periodic dam safety inspection of embankment/concrete structure, spillway, outlet works, and instrumentation with hazard-potential context.

FEMA P-1016 / Federal Guidelines for Dam SafetyUSACE ER 1110-2-100National Inventory of Dams (NID)
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MUTCD Traffic Sign & Retroreflectivity Inspection

Inventory-based inspection of regulatory, warning, and guide signs for condition, placement, and minimum retroreflectivity compliance.

MUTCD (FHWA)23 CFR 655ASTM D4956 (sheeting)
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FHWA Element-Level Bridge Inspection (AASHTO Elements)

Element-level bridge inspection assigning quantities to AASHTO condition states (CS1-CS4) for National Bridge Elements and Bridge Management Elements.

AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element InspectionFHWA NBI Element Data23 CFR 650
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PASER Pavement Condition Survey (Asphalt Roads)

Windshield/walking pavement surface evaluation rating asphalt roadway sections on the 1-10 PASER scale with distress documentation.

PASER (UW-Madison TIC)ASTM D6433FHWA Pavement Condition