TxDOT Statewide Complex Bridge Inspections (2021 – Ongoing)

As a prime provider, Strinteg is performing non-redundant steel tension member (NSTM) bridge, tunnel, and pin and hanger inspections on a statewide basis for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Services include the hands-on inspection of NSTMs throughout the state and as-inspected load ratings of bridges at the direction of the Department. Work is performed in both on-system and off-system settings, often requiring extensive coordination and pre-planning with traffic control, equipment providers, railroad entities, and TxDOT maintenance personnel. Services include reviewing previous inspection reports, completing a hands-on inspection, preparing bridge inspection reports that identify the condition evaluation of the structures, and updating the SI&A for fracture critical members, where necessary.

The project consists of inspecting numerous structure types, including cable-stayed, tub girder, through and pony trusses, two or three girder framing systems, and bent caps.

Traditional access equipment includes boom lifts, bucket trucks, and under-bridge inspection vehicles. In addition, innovative access techniques are often employed to eliminate or reduce the need for costly traffic control, including the use of technical climbing techniques, rope access, and novel aerial lift equipment (bucket boats).

Conservatively, work through this contract has included:

     400+ bridges

     1,050+ fracture critical elements

     480+ box and plate caps

     83 fracture critical members over railroads

     470+ fracture critical girder spans

Strinteg was recently re-selected for the next 4-year cycle of this contract.

Updated: February 15, 2024