Bridges and Structures

Inventory

Bridge reports

• Bridge inspection and structure inventory reports - no login required
  • Instructions for finding a MnDOT bridge number, inventory or inspection report (PDF)
• Bridge Annual Report 2023 (PDF)
• Bridge Info Interactive Map

Bridge plans

• View electronic plans for state highway and bridge projects

Forms

New bridge number request

• Local system
• Trunk highway system - use this form only when an Interstate, US or MN trunk highway is on or under the bridge

Notification to add, remove or rehab a structure

• Add structure - send when the bridge is open to traffic
• Remove structure - send when the bridge is no longer in service
• Rehab structure - send when the rehab or overlay is completed

Clearance

• Vertical and horizontal bridge clearance report (PDF)

Inspection

• Inspection Frequency Request Form (PDF)
• Inspection Frequency Request Form (Word)
• MnDOT bridge safety inspection appointment form for program administrators

Compliance review

• NBIS Oversight Program - Metrics for the Oversight of the National Bridge Inspection Program (PDF)
• MnDOT's NBIS Compliance Review Process (PDF)

Structure Information Management System

SIMS is an online application used for entering, submitting and managing all bridge inspection information.

• SIMS login - username and password required
• SIMS tutorials

Manuals

• SIMS Collector Manual (PDF)
• SIMS Maintenance Module Manual (PDF)
• SIMS Manager Manual (PDF)
• FHWA Recording and Coding Guide - 1995 (PDF)
• MnDOT Bridge and Structure Inspection Program Manual (PDF)

Software

• BridgeDataHub (EXE)  - Locate Bridge Data and Documents by Bridge Number
• MobileBridgeMap – Website designed for mobile to devices to quickly locate bridge locations by MnDOT Bridge Number