Step 7: Superficial Inspection

Superficial inspection shall be carried out by the Divisional staff, or anyone nominated, to provide an understanding of the general overall condition of a bridge using a standard format (Superficial Bridge Inspection Report format, page 75) at any period of the year. Refer ▬►Guidelines for Inspection and Maintenance of Bridges Volume-1, Part -1, Procedures for Inspections and Maintenance of Bridges, sub-heading 4 Bridge Inspection, Page 6, Part -2, Bridge Inspection Manual, Chapter -2,Pagea 28, Table: Types of Inspection, page 32.