ANSWERS
\.Which of the following bridge collapses prompted Congress to mandate the
National Bridge Inspection Program? - ANSWERS-Silver Bridge Collapse
\.Which of the following inventory items can be found in the NBI database? -
ANSWERS-a) Identification b) structure type and materials c) Condition d) Load
rating and posting e) Appraisal
\.Which of the following is the responsibility of a bridge inspection team? -
ANSWERS-a) Maintaining public safety and confidence b) Protecting the public
investment c) Providing bridge inspection program support d) Maintaining
accurate bridge records e) Fulfilling agency's legal responsibilities
\.Which of the following actrivities are determined in advance when planning the
inspection? - ANSWERS-a) Inspection type b) Inspection team members c)
Required activities d) Inspection schedule
\.What parts of a bridge file will include information that will be useful in
determining the duration of the inspection and what the inspection team may
encounter? - ANSWERS-a) Previous Inspection reports
\.Which of the following bridge inspection methods is suficient for the majority of
bridge inspections and evaluations? - ANSWERS-a) Visual