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  1. Bridge Inspections - Collection Process

  2. Element Condition State Tables

    1. Roadway and Deck Elements The inspector should check: The pavement for unevenness, settlement, or roughness (shown below). Shoulders, slopes, drainage, and the approach guardrail. The deck and sidewalks for various defects, noting the si...
  3. Material Subset

    AWM Table :   Major Culvert Attribute:   Material Subset Purpose:   To identify the specific material used in the construction of culverts, helping assess durability, maintenance needs, structural capacity, and compatibility ...
  4. Access Method

    AWM Table :   Bridges, Culvert, Major Culvert, Retaining Wall, Tunnel Attribute:   Access Method Purpose:   To provide clear definition to assist in correctly identifying and using appropriate tools and techniques to acces...
  5. Has Viable Detour

    AWM Table :   Bridges, Causeway, Major Culvert, Tunnel, Wet Crossing Attribute:   Has Viable Detour Purpose:   To support effective planning, communication, and decision-making during road closures by clearly identifying whe...
  6. Latest Rehabilitation Type

    AWM Table :   Bridges, Causeway, Major Culvert, Tunnel Attribute:   Latest Rehabilitation Type Purpose:   To provide.... Value Description Photo Example Major Repair Strengthened Reconstr...
  7. Abutment Bank Protection

    AWM Table :   Bridge  Attribute:   Abutment Bank Protection Purpose:   To identify the type of protective structure used around abutments to prevent erosion or scour from water flow. This supports the maintenance and safet...
  8. Abutment Cap

    AWM Table :   Bridges Attribute:   Abutment Cap, Pier Cap Purpose:   To describe the type of structure used at the top of abutments or piers, where the bridge superstructure rests. This helps with load assessment, maintena...
  9. Abutment Type

    AWM Table :   Bridges Attribute:   Abutment Type Purpose:   To classify the structural form of abutments used to support the ends of bridges, helping guide inspection, maintenance, and future design choices. Val...
  10. Deck Wearing Surface

    AWM Table :   Bridges Attribute:   Deck Wearing Surface Purpose:   To identify the material used as the top surface layer of a bridge deck. This helps assess skid resistance, ride quality, drainage, durability, and mainten...