Minnesota Department of Transportation

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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 two bridge inspection refresher training seminars during each four year recertification period.
  • County, city, or consultant engineers who are designated as bridge inspection “Program Administrators” are required to attend a minimum of two bridge inspection seminars every four years.
  • Individuals who assist in bridge inspections are not required to attend, but are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Cost

The seminar fee is $125 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.