Bridge Safety Inspection Refresher Training
MnDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and Lake Superior College, conducts annual Bridge Safety Inspection Refresher Training in February and March to:
- Improve the quality of inspections
- Introduce new equipment and techniques
- Maintain consistency and reliability throughout the statewide network of bridge safety inspection programs
Speakers discuss a variety of issues that surround key topics, and use visual presentations with handouts to deliver the core of this training. Seminars are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who should attend
- Individuals who need to maintain MnDOT certification as a Bridge Safety Inspection “Team Leader.” Attendance is required at a minimum of three bridge inspection refresher training classes during each five year recertification period.
- County, city, or consultant engineers who are designated as bridge inspection “Program Administrators” are required to attend a minimum of three bridge inspection classes every five years.
- Individuals who assist in bridge inspections are not required to attend but are welcome and encouraged to do so.
Disclaimer
MnDOT is providing this refresher training for the benefit of a Minnesota audience. This training is specific to performing inspections on highway bridges (and bridges over public roadways) within the state of Minnesota. MnDOT is not providing this training as definitive for all states. If you perform bridge inspections in a state other than Minnesota, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with any local or state laws or requirements that may be applicable to you and you must consult your state laws to confirm any information in this training. MnDOT disclaims liability or responsibility for your participation in this refresher training course.
Cost
The seminar fee is $150 and includes training materials, lunch, and refreshment breaks.
Register
MnDOT employees must register through their training representative. All others must register through Lake Superior College.