Print or download the listed course materials, and bring them to class.
Bridge Construction Inspector Certification (BCIC)
Prerequisites for certification
Certifications
- Aggregate Production Tester
- Concrete Field Tester
- Concrete Field Inspector
- Grading and Base Tester
MnDOT eLearning courses
AASHTO/TC3 Construction Inspection of Structures Series E-Learning courses
- Subsurface (TC3CN053-17-T1)
- Substructures (TC3CN054-17-T1)
- Superstructures (TC3CN055-17-T1)
- Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Structures (TC3MN032-17-T1)
- Reinforcing Steel for Structures (TC3MS064-21-T1)
- Additional strongly recommended, but not required AASHTO/TC3 courses:
Expiration and recertification options
- This certification expires after five seasons.
- A recertification must be completed before the end of the fifth season.
- Once a certification is expired, you must complete the full certification course again to be certified.
Class logistics
- Learning mode: In person
- If you need to register: Learn about the certification process and then register for the class.
- Logistics: See the Registration Confirmation and Class Reminder emails from Lake Superior College for class dates, time, location, and directions. Time will be provided for on- or off-site lunch. No meals or beverages will be provided.
- Learning differences and accommodations: If you have a disability or learning issue, either permanent or temporary, which might affect your ability to perform in a class, the online exam, or the performance exam, contact Suzanne Johnsrud, 218-428-1002, to discuss possible accommodations.
What to bring to class
Print and bring to class
Print or bring to class on a tablet/laptop
- Bridge Construction Inspector Certification Training Manual (PDF)
- 2023 Bridge #27138 Proposal for BCIC (PDF)
- Excerpt of the 2021 Schedule of Materials Control – for BCIC (PDF)
Print on large paper (11x17) or bring on tablet/laptop
- 2023 Bridge #27138 Full Plan (PDF)
- Chapter 3 Excavation and Embankment Handout (PDF)
- Chapter 9A Bridge #69129 Steel Bridge Plan (PDF)
- Chapter 18 Handout Package Special Structures (PDF)
- Chapter 25 OES Environmental Awareness (PDF)
Fillable forms to bring on tablet/laptop
- Chapter 5 Inspector Chart for Piling mpf12 (Excel)
- Chapter 5 Pile timing inspector chart mpf12 (Excel)
For electronic use only – not optimized for printing
Reference books/manuals to bring (electronic or hard copy)
- MnDOT 2020 Standard Specifications
- MnDOT 2022 Supplemental Specifications
- MnDOT Bridge Construction Manual
Also bring to class
- Calculator
- Paper and pencil/pen
- Laptop/tablet (recommended)
- Face mask (for health and safety, if needed)
- Lunch, snacks, and beverages
About the certification exams
Written exam process
- The written exam is in two parts, one given each week and open to you at noon on the two Friday class days.
- You must complete the exam within one week after it is open for you, meaning the same day the following week.
- For each exam, you will have 120 minutes to complete the 75 questions online.
- You must score 70% or higher on both exams to pass. If you score 60-69% on either, you may request a retest.
- Your final score will be the average of the two scores.
- Find your exam to take them when they are open for you.
Written exam topics (approximate percentage of exam)
- TBD
Materials allowed during the written exam
This is an open book exam. You may use the training manual and all other course materials during the exam. A calculator is provided within the online exam.
Performance exam
- None