Bridge Inspector

Montgomery County, OH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montgomery County Engineer’s Office is seeking a qualified Bridge Inspector to support inspection, evaluation, and maintenance of county bridges and culverts. This role ensures public safety by complying with NBIS and related standards, providing accurate condition assessments, and documenting structural assets.

Responsibilities include inspecting bridges, evaluating conditions, producing reports, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader qualification is preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bridges and culverts per NBIS, SNBI, and ODOT manuals.
• Evaluate structural conditions and assign ratings.
• Document safety concerns, deficiencies, and maintenance needs.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain records.
• Develop work orders for repairs and maintenance.
• Collect field data for bridge management systems.
• Maintain bridge inventory and inspection databases.
• Review and process special hauling and load permits.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

NBIS knowledge

Plan interpretation

Recordkeeping

Communication

Field independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

NBIS Team Leader qualification

Bridge inspection/maintenance experience

Tools

FHWA NHI-130055/130056

OSHA Confined Space Training

Bridge Climbing/Rope Access Training

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

The Montgomery County Engineer’s Office is seeking a qualified and safety-conscious Bridge Inspector to support the inspection, evaluation, and maintenance of county bridge and culvert infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in ensuring public safety through compliance with federal and state bridge inspection standards, accurate condition assessments, and detailed documentation of structural assets.

• Conduct inspections of bridges and culvert structures in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), Specification for National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), and ODOT Manual of Bridge Inspection and Inventory.
• Evaluate structural conditions and assign condition ratings.
• Identify and document safety concerns, deficiencies, and maintenance needs.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain detailed records of infrastructure conditions.
• Develop work orders for required repairs and maintenance activities.
• Collect measurements and field data for bridge management systems.
• Maintain and update bridge inventory and inspection databases.
• Review and process special hauling and load permits.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED.

• Qualified as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader under National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS); or
• Individuals possessing a combination of bridge inspection, design, maintenance, or construction experience applicable to becoming a Team Leader may be considered.

Preferred Certifications and Licenses

• FHWA NHI – Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055) or Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers (FHWA-NHI-130056).
• OSHA Confined Space Training.
• Certified Bridge Climbing/Rope Access Training.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of bridge inspection principles, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and construction drawings.
• Strong recordkeeping, reporting, and database management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely in field environments.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.