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Bridge Inspection Manual

The economy of Queensland is based on the free movement of heavy loads. Bridges are a key element in the road network, and it is essential that their condition is monitored and essential repairs planned and completed to an appropriate timescale. This manual sets out the process for ensuring that bridges have adequate strength for the safe movement of heavy loads across our 2500 bridges and many thousands of major culverts.

This document establishes a statewide policy, systematic inspection and reporting procedures and data management requirements for bridge inspections. It also identifies those accountable for implementing the policy and the inspector's accreditation requirements for the various levels of inspection.

Bridge Inspection Manual (PDF, 23.44 MB)

1. Preface (PDF, 911 KB)
2. Part One: Policy (PDF, 1.94 MB)
3. Part Two: Deterioration Mechanisms (PDF, 5.18 MB)
4. Part Three: Procedures (PDF, 1.81 MB)
5. Appendix A: Inspection Report Forms - Proforms and Samples (PDF, 2.07 MB)
6. Appendix B: Standard Component Schedule (PDF, 0.98 MB)
7. Appendix C: Standard Component Identification Schedule (PDF, 5.05 MB)
8. Appendix D: Standard Component Condition State Guidelines (PDF, 1.37 MB)
9. Appendix E: Inspector Accreditation Appraisal Procedure (PDF, 1.04 MB)
10. Appendix F: Guidelines fot the Management of Sub-Standard and Defective Bridges (PDF, 1.03 MB)
11. Appendix G: Breakdown of Complex and Non-Standard Structures (PDF, 1.29 MB)
12. Appendix H: Advice Notes (PDF, 3.66 MB)