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Allows persons who have successfully completed the 10-day FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course (#130055, #13055 or #13055A equivalents), with a minimum passing grade of 70%, to fully satisfy PennDOT’s training requirements of a Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI). Course content includes PennDOT’s coding data requirements, necessary procedures to accurately report on bridge inventory and inspection, and the necessary knowledge and skills to perform accurate and consistent bridge inspections within Pennsylvania. Each attendee who successfully completes the course, which includes 100% attendance and a minimum passing grade of 70% on the examination, receives an attendance certificate and a PennDOT “Certified Bridge Safety Inspector” certification card, valid for two years. The certification can be renewed by attending a PennDOT Bridge Inspection Refresher Course. A transcript from NHI (preferred) or certificate of training that shows successful course completion must be provided to PennDOT at least 4 weeks in advance of the class date, please contact the NHI Registrar at nhiregistrar@dot.gov or 703-235-0500 to request a copy of your transcript (preferred) or certificate of training. Please note that the transcript (preferred) or certificate of training are the ONLY documents PennDOT will accept to be approved to attend this training. |