Inspector files

This page includes information used by HydInfra inspectors in the field, using Trimble GPS equipment with TerraSync software. Inspection data is then exported to "hif" format with Pathfinder Office software. HydInfra Condition Rating information is also included.

 

HydInfra Inspection Manual

• HYDINFRA Culvert and Storm Drainage System Inspection Manual (PDF, 2012)

 

Condition Ratings photos slideshow

• Understanding HydInfra Data (PDF)

 

Data dictionaries

The Terrasync GPS data dictionary "HydInfra 2012" allows Inspectors to use IMPORT files (.imp) to re-inspect existing features (including Pipes, Structures and Special Structures) and to collect new features.

• HydInfra2012 data dictionary (zip)
• How to download data dictionaries (PDF)

 

View data dictionaries in text file format:

• HydInfra2012.txt

 

HydInfra Inspector information

• Pipe Materials in Data Dictionary HydInfra 2012 (PDF)
• Most important HydInfra inspection rules (PDF)
• Roadway types describe the HydInfra feature (PDF)
• Find Mn/DOT construction plans
• Standard Plates for HydInfra features

• Definition: Multiple barrel culverts are bridges when . . . (PDF)

Procedures

• Hydinfra Inspection using GPS Import files (PDF)
• Trimble GPS setup (PDF)
• Collect data with GPS instructions (PDF)
• How to transfer files from GPS unit to PC (PDF)
• Create waypoints for GPS with Pathfinder office software (PDF)
• Use waypoints to collect existing HydInfra features (PDF)
• Use a background shapefile in TerraSync (PDF)

 

hif export setup instructions

• Pathfinder office export setup for hif format (PDF)

 

Software needed to transfer Trimble GPS files to PC

• ActiveSync - free software to connect Trimble GPS data collector (GeoXT, GeoXH or others with Windows CE operating system) to PC
• Trimble Transfer Utility - free software to transfer files from Trimble GPS data logger to PC (GPS data collectors like GeoXH require both ActiveSync and Trimble Transfer Utility to transfer files)