by admin | Jun 15, 2021 | Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Bridge Riggers, Snooper Truck
With the advance of new tools such as UAVs, or drones, can give bridge inspectors and others a much needed assist in certain inspection scenarios. But nothing can replace a competent human inspector conducting an “eyes-on” and hands-on inspection in person. Note that...
by Jon Sooy | May 30, 2021 | Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Snooper Truck
Various types of vehicles with boom attachments have been used for bridge repair, maintenance, and inspections since the 1960s. These trucks have been particularly beneficial since the advent of the NBIS in the 1970s. According to a report at the U.S. Department of...
by admin | Apr 30, 2021 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Bridge Riggers, Snooper Truck
Some anniversaries are both celebratory and somber. On April 27th of this year, the national bridge inspection program, which has been at the core of highway bridge safety, was recognized for its 50th anniversary. The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) program...
by admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Bridge Riggers, Snooper Truck
There were over 616,000 bridges in the United States as of 2019. And of these, more than 47,000 bridges were in poor condition and in need of urgent repairs, according to a report issued by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association in 2017. The...
by admin | Mar 15, 2021 | Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Snooper Truck
When you choose to rent an underbridge inspection unit you often have a variety of choices. And your choice of platform is usually determined by both the size and height of the bridge, and the equipment available to you. One of the most significant advantages of...
by Jon Sooy | Jun 16, 2020 | Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Snooper Truck
Bridge inspections are regulated by both federal and state guidelines in the United States and the state’s regulations can vary significantly. Federal regulations for bridge inspections, on the other hand, are documented in the National Bridge Inventory Standards...
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