Common use of Bridge Load Rating Statement Clause in Contracts

Bridge Load Rating Statement. The Engineer shall complete this form for all bridges and bridge-class culverts for which new load rating calculations are not performed. All applicable fields shall be completed. Bridges which have documented design loads of HL-93, HS-25 and HS-20 will have Operating and Inventory Ratings (NBI Items 64 and 66 respectively) assigned. Bridges which have valid load rating calculations that the Engineer agrees with will receive a concurrence for the Operating and Inventory Ratings. Concrete structures which have no documented design load and meet the qualifications outlined in Chapter 5 Section 3 of the Bridge Inspection Manual shall have their Operating and Inventory Ratings assumed accordingly.