BIAS User Information
BIAS User Information
For questions or to create a BIAS account, contact INBridgeshelp@indot.in.gov. A completed BIAS Agreement for Use & Access of Data form is required for all BIAS users.
- Qualifying Form (This is a fillable form. Right-click and choose "Save Target As" to download)
The document submittal process to be considered by the State Program Manager for approval of a New Bridge Inspector (Team Leader or Member) or New Load Rating Engineer (LRE, Previously known as ATL-R) and for a change in status for an existing Team Leader, Member or LRE is as follows:- All pertinent documents must be secured.
- Applicant must be certified as outlined in the INDOT Inspection Manual (Required for Inspectors and LRE).
- Applicant must have an Indiana Professional Engineering License (Required for LRE and Team Leaders without 5 years experience).
- Applicant's load rating software proficiencies and list of bridges load rated in both pristine and dilapidated conditions (required for LRE).
- If the applicant already has a BIAS account, the applicant or the Consultant Administrator representing the applicant's firm will upload the pertinent documents to BIAS and email INBridgeshelp@indot.in.gov following email instructions outlined in the Bridge Inspection Memo 16-11.
- If the applicant does NOT have a BIAS account and does not have a Consultant Administrator representing the applicant's firm, email pertinent documents directly to INBridgeshelp@indot.in.gov following email instructions in the Bridge Inspection Memo 16-11. A BIAS account will be created for them.
BIAS and Bridge File Instructions
- Creating a Report in BIAS
- Uploading Bridge File Documents to ERMS
- Bridge File Naming Convention
- INDOT As-Built Record Book (Contract Number Required)
Contact Information
Sharon Street
BIAS Administrator
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave. IGCN 642
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-234-8171