Inspection tools are listed in the

FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual

, 2022, in Section 2.4 - “Inspection Equipment.” Record inspection equipment used during the inspection under SNBI Item B.IE.12 – Inspection Equipment. Use hard hats, safety vests, traffic cones, vehicle safety strobes, and “BRIDGE INSPECTION AHEAD”, “SURVEY CREW AHEAD”, or “ROAD WORK AHEAD” advance warning signs for all bridges being inspected. Conduct inspections with minimal disruption to traffic flow. Inspections shall be done in a safe manner and in accordance with guidelines in

FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual

, 2022.