FHWA-NHI-130055: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

FHWA-NHI-130055
Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

Monday, December 6, 2021 – Friday, December 17, 2021
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, 35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester, MA
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This 10-day course is based on the 2015 FHWA “Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual” (BIRM) and provides training on the safety inspection of in-service highway bridges. Satisfactory completion of this course will fulfill the training requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) for a comprehensive training course. This course is not geared towards fracture critical, underwater, or complex structures. Mid-term and final examinations based on course content will be administered to participants. 

Please note: To take this course participants must show that they have passed one of the following pre-requisite courses: FHWA-NHI-130054 Engineering Concepts for Bridge Inspectors; FHWA-NHI-130101, Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges; or FHWA-NHI-130101a Prerequisite Assessment for Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges. A FHWA/NHI certification of completion with the participant name on it will be required to be presented to BSCES preferably at time of registration or no later than Thursday, September 30, 2021. Please forward your prerequisite certificate in the form of a PDF document to bsces@engineers.org. 

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Registration Fees: $2,150 Members, $2,650 Non-Members
Registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch

Information/Registration: 
Attendance for this program is limited to 30 participants. Individuals who attempt to register after the course is closed will be added to a waiting list. 

Reservations will be accepted on a first-come first-serve paid reservation basis. Payment must be received with registration to secure a slot. Register to attend this course and pay by credit card online above. To register online for an event at the BSCES member rate you must login using your BSCES assigned username and password. If you do not know your login information call 617/227-5551. You can also register for this event by mail or email. To do so, download and complete a BSCES Event Registration Form and follow the submission instructions. Cancellations or no shows after September 30, 2021 will be billed.