The A&O team makes frequent routine inspections to the structure in accordance with NBIS and AASHTP standards. The team also grades bridge elements in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration’s Recording and Coding Guide for Structure Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation’s Bridges.

During the inspection, the team conducts a hands-on visual inspection of the bridge, documenting and photographing and bridge items or deficiencies that they find. Once the inspection is over, A&O prepares a written report containing descriptions of deficiencies observed along with photographs. The report also contains a load rating showing how the designed load capacity compares to the current overall condition of the bridge. The team also provides repair and maintenance recommendations for the structure so that it can continue its service life. Ω