Inspection & preservation for bridges & structures

Find information for inspecting and managing bridges and structures.

Bridge Inspection Manual

Specific guidance and technical details for bridge inspections are discussed in the Bridge Inspection Manual (M 36-64).

Bridge List

All structures for which the department has a maintenance responsibility is provided in the Bridge List (M 23-09).

Ferry Terminal Inspection Procedure Manual

Procedures for conducting structural inspections of ferry terminal facilities are provided in Ferry Terminal Inspection Procedure Manual (M 3105.05).

Transportation Structures Preservation Manual

Responsibilities for the inventory, inspection, rating, maintenance, damage repair and analysis of load carrying capacity of the transportation structures are provided in the Transportation Structures Preservation Manual (M23-11).

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Slow down – lives are on the line. 

In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.

Even one life lost is too many.

Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.

It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.

95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.