Pedestrian-only bridges and utility-only bridges over On-System routes are to be inventoried, added to the database, and receive a routine safety inspection every 48 months. If conditions warrant, the inspection frequency may be increased to 24 months or 12 months. These inspections are generally considered the same as any other grade-separation inspections and will be included with other routine bridge inspection work in the district. These bridges do not require load rating nor the collection of elemental data.

Pedestrian-only and utility-only bridges that cross Off-System routes are to be added to the Bridge Inspection Management System, AssetWise, strictly for the purpose of underclearance-only inspections.

Maintenance recommendations resulting from routine inspections of pedestrian and utility bridges will be handled in a fashion consistent with all other bridges and distributed to the appropriate entity responsible for their maintenance.

If unsure of a bridge’s eligibility for inclusion in AssetWise, contact the Bridge Inspection Branch of the Bridge Division.