Bridge Inspection Quality Management

Reliable data on the condition of bridge networks are critical for successful bridge management. However, little attention has been paid to the quality of the data gathered in bridge inspections. This paper reviews the most important areas of bridge inspection that cause variation in bridge condition data and presents possible misjudgments made as a result of poor inspection data quality. The main elements of the inspection quality management system adopted in the Finnish Road Administration are presented, and the development of the quality of inspection data in 2002 and 2003 is briefly summarized. The evidence shows that the quality of inspection data has improved considerably but that the current quality level is not yet sufficient. The quality control system could be improved by increasing inspector interaction during control inspections, using an independent consultant in inspection quality measurements and inspector training, increasing the number of quality measurements, and introducing quality targets.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.3141/1933-01
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• Summary URL:
  http://scholar.google.com/scholar_lookup?title=Bridge+Inspection+Quality+Management&author=J.+Dietrich&author=M.+Inkala&author=V.+Mannisto&publication_year=2005
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• Authors:
  • Dietrich, Jaakko I
  • Inkala, Mikko A
  • Mannisto, Vesa J
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 3-8
• Monograph Title: Preservation of Roadway Structures and Pavements
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
  • Issue Number: 1933
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge management systems; Bridges; Condition surveys; Data quality; Inspection; Quality control
• Geographic Terms: Finland
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01022729
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309094070
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 12 2006 1:15PM