Inspection Focus Parameters
- 01Deck, soffit and edge elements
- 02Bearings, headstocks and piers
- 03Abutments, approaches and drainage
- 04Visible cracking, spalling, corrosion and deformation
Target Deliverables
- 01Element-level photographic evidence
- 02Condition ratings and defect locations
- 03Risk-ranked maintenance actions
- 04Structured data for asset registers
Match inspection depth to the decision
Start by separating broad condition screening from detailed engineering investigation. The required confidence, access and evidence change when the outcome may trigger load assessment, repair design or capital funding.
Key Considerations
- Define the asset list and inspection level
- Record the adopted rating framework
- Identify decisions that need engineering input
Plan access around the structure
Remote capture can document many visible elements without placing people beneath decks or disrupting traffic, but it does not replace tactile testing or investigation where the brief requires it.
Key Considerations
- Map elements visible from ground and air
- Identify occluded or contact-testing locations
- Plan traffic, rail, waterway and airspace constraints
Referenced Capabilities
Parent service lines applicable to the methodologies and deliverables outlined in this guide.
Discuss a bridge inspection scope
Share the asset type, the decision the inspection needs to support, and any known access constraints. The technical team will define an appropriate scope.
Request Scope Discussion