developing policies and procedures for the proper management of the bridge inspection process,

providing support and guidance to the state District Bridge Sections including training, approval of consultant staff for routine inspections, and inspection equipment availability,

managing the Consulting Firm’s contracts for bridge inspection services,

in-house performance of NSTM and underwater inspections; other inspections may be performed at the Districts’ request (initial, routine, damage, in-depth, and special),

performing load ratings,

overseeing the QC/QA program, including QC and QA reviews, documenting the results of the QC and QA process, and tracking and completion of actions identified in reviews,

managing the Bridge Inspection Management System (consisting of all bridge inventory and inspection data),

reporting inspection data to FHWA and resolving any concerns arising from that data,

developing and analyzing bridge data for statewide planning needs, and

verification of compliance with the FHWA metrics