All revisions to the Bridge Inspection Manual described in these memos have been incorporated into the current Indiana Bridge Inspection Manual (BIM) as of 11/24/2020.
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| Last Updated: 10/13/2026 |
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Number
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Memo
Date |
Effective Date
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Subject
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Attachments
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| 26-11 | 10/08/2026 | Immediately | BIM 26-11 Bridge Inspection Manual Part 3 Updates | |
| 26-10 | 08/05/2026 | Immediately | Load Rating Method – Engineering Judgment | |
| 26-09 | 08/05/2026 | Immediately | Axle Weight Limit Signs | |
| 26-08 | 04/24/2026 | 05/08/2026 | Inspection Report Audit Workflow | |
| 26-07 | 04/16/2026 | Immediately | Scour Vulnerability Validation Procedures for LPA Bridges REV1 | |
| 26-06 | 03/09/2026 | Immediately | Transverse Floor Beam NSTM Requirements | |
| 26-05 | 03/09/2026 | Immediately | SNBI Bridge Data Implementation Announcement | |
| 26-04 | 02/27/2026 | Immediately | Scour PCA Implementation for LPA Bridges | |
| 26-03 | 02/27/2026 | Immediately | Railroad Flatcar superstructure | |
| 26-02 | 2/19/2026 | Immediately | Bridge Inspection Manual Part 2 Updates | |
| 26-01 | 2/19/2026 | Immediately | Bridge Inspection QC-QA Manuals | |
| - | 11/17/2025 | Immediately | County Compliance Month Update | |
| 25-08 | 7/25/2025 | Immediately | Bridge Inspection Photographs | |
| 25-07 | 7/25/2025 | Immediately | Bridge Inspector Registry | |
| 25-06 | 2/28/2025 | Immediately | BIM 25-06 SNBI Bridge Inspections | |
| 25-05 | 2/18/2025 | Immediately | BIM 25-05 Weight Limit Documentation and Advanced Notifications | |
| 25-04 | 2/17/2025 | Immediately | BIM 25-04 Regular/Reduced Interval Requirements for Routine Bridge Inspections | |
| 25-03 | 2/17/2025 | Immediately | BIM 25-03 Extended Interval Requirements for Routine Bridge Inspections | |
| 25-02 | 2/17/2025 | Immediately | BIM 25-02 NSTM Inspection Requirements | |
| 25-01 | 2/17/2025 | Immediately | BIM 25-01 Bridge Inspection QA/QC Updates | |
| 24-03 | 10/15/2024 | Immediately | Verification of Bridge Weight Restrictions | |
| 24-02 | 02/01/2024 | Immediately | INDOT Bridge Inspection Manual Part 2 | |
| 24-01 | 02/02/2024 | Immediately | INDOT Bridge Inspection Manual Part 2 | |
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10/06/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-09 Inspection Dates coding requirements in iTAMS | ||
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08/24/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-08 INDOT Bridge Inspection Webpage Update - Announcement | ||
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04/28/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-07 iTAMS Now Open to All Users | ||
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04/03/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-06 iTAMS Implementation – Platform Going Live Announcement | ||
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03/13/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-05 BIAS Shut Down Announcement (REMINDER 3) | ||
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03/10/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-04 REMINDER: BIAS Shut Down and iTAMS Implementation (REMINDER 2) | ||
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03/08/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-03 BIAS Shut Down and iTAMS Implementation (REMINDER 1) | ||
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02/27/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-02 BIAS Shut Down Announcement Update 1 | ||
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02/17/2023
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Immediately
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BIM 23-01 BIAS Shut Down Announcement | ||
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11/03/2022
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Immediately
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Maintenance Recording for Local Public Agency Bridges | ||
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10/04/2022
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Immediately
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Mandatory On-Line Channel Survey Course | ||
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05/18/2022
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Immediately
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Wearing Surfaces | ||
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05/18/2022
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Immediately
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Extended Inspection Frequency | ||
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05/18/2022
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Immediately
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Inspection Frequencies for Higher Risk Bridges | ||
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05/12/2022
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Immediately
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Load Ratings and Restriction Postings Requirements | ||
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04/29/2022
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Immediately
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Load Ratings and Restriction Postings Requirements | ||
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04/29/2022
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Immediately
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Quality Control Frequencies and Requirements | ||
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03/10/2022
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Immediately
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Updated Approved Team Leader Minimum requirements – Critical Finding Course |
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05/12/2021
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Immediately
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BIM Supersedes Part 3: Load Rating | ||
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05/12/2021
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Immediately
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BIM Supersedes Parts 1 Administration | ||
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11/24/2020
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Immediately
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BIM Supersedes Parts 1 – 6 | ||
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03/02/2020
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Immediately
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Updated- LPA Consultant Bridge Inspection Boilerplate Contract | ||
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12/30/2019
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Immediately
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Compliance Month Update | ||
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12/17/2019
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Immediately
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LPA Bridge Inspection Advance Notice to Proceed |
Contact Information
Anthony Marino
Bridge Inspection Manager
Indiana Department of Transportation
16601 Boyle Lane
Evansville, IN 47725
Phone: (812) 895-7363
Email: amarino@indot.in.gov
