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Critical Bridge Inspections

Fracture Critical Bridge Inspections and Scour Analysis of Local System Bridge scope

NDOR: Kirkham Michael was selected by the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) to perform an “arm’s length” inspection of 279 fracture critical bridges in eight northeastern Nebraska counties including Antelope, Boone, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, Thurston, and Wayne.

KDOT: Kirkham Michael was retained by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for a statewide effort to update the local roads bridge inventory database. Kirkham Michael’s contract covered 22 counties in northwest Kansas with nearly 3,600 total bridges.

Implementation

Each of the projects were divided into two phases. Phase I was a photo documentation of each of the fracture- and scour-critical bridges to identify needed repairs. Phase II included the fracture critical inspection and load rating of each of the bridges in accordance with NDOR and KDOT Fracture Critical Inspection Procedures and the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Results

Brings NDOR and KDOT into compliance with Federal regulations.

NEBRASKA & KANSAS
BRIDGE INSPECTION
PROJECTS

Location

Northwest Kansas

Northeast Nebraska

Start/Completion

services provided
2008 - 2010

KM Services

• Bridge Inspection and
  Analysis
• Fracture Critical Bridge
  Identification, Inspection,
  and Analysis
• Load Rating
• Field Services
• Water Resources

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