District Bridge Section
District bridge personnel manage the day-to-day operation of the BIP for On- and OffSystem structures located within their respective boundaries. There are 25 District Bridge Sections in TxDOT. These personnel serve as the implementation force for many of the tasks that relate to NBIS and FHWA metric requirements. It is essential that open and effective communication exists between the Bridge Division and District bridge inspection personnel to carry out these tasks efficiently. District responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- maintaining and being familiar with an accurate inventory of bridges,
- overseeing and managing the Consulting Firm’s inspection services,
- assuring NBIS compliance of personnel and bridge inspections/report documentation,
- overseeing the load posting of bridges,
- implementing and documenting QC practices including addressing findings of the QC & QA process,
- inputting information directly into the State’s Bridge Inspection Management System,
- coordinating the assignment of permanent structure numbers (PSNs),
- reviewing bridge conditions for recommendations regarding repair, rehabilitation or replacement for consideration by others,
- in-house performance of initial, routine, damage, in-depth, and special inspections,
- communicating with the local jurisdictions regarding management of Off-System bridges,
- supporting District maintenance in-house personnel with bridge maintenance inspections, training, Bridge Inspection Management System support, bridge repair planning, etc., and
- performing Provider Evaluations for each work authorization.