The NDOT Bridge Office and NE LTAP are hosting an FHWA-sponsored training on the new bridge inspection protocol that Nebraska will implement in 2025. This is more than just a preview – it is a critical opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to stay ahead on bridge inspection standards. This class will cover the new coding requirements for bridge inspection under the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), which will replace the current inspection protocol. Nebraska plans to adopt this method in February 2025. While inspector re-certification is not required, training will be essential to ensure compliance.
Please see the attached agenda for further details.
Event Details
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, January 14 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Wednesday, January 15 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Thursday, January 16 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
Location and Accommodation:
The Graduate Hotel
141 N 9th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
A room block is available at The Graduate. For NDOT or LPA employees who live more than 50 miles from the class venue, please email Nicole Veys with arrival and departure dates. These rooms will be direct-billed to Workforce Development. Do NOT use the room block. Other attendees should book directly with the hotel asking for the FHWA SNBI room block rate.
LPA employees’ agencies can be reimbursed through NDOT’s Workforce Development Program for meal expenses incurred during the course. Visit go.unl.edu/wfd for details and the form.
Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday will be provided. The classroom will have coffee, tea and water available. Breakfast and dinner will be on your own. All rooms at The Graduate have refrigerators. Some have microwaves. If a microwave is required, it is suggested you ask for one when making your room reservation.
The Graduate Hotel has a small, attached parking garage with low clearance. You will need to find alternative parking if your vehicle exceeds 6’6” or the parking facility is full.
Registration is now open at go.unl.edu/snbi.
For questions about the course and its content, please contact Kent Miller in the NDOT Bridge Office. For questions about registration, workforce development, or logistics, please contact Nicole Veys at NE LTAP.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/snbi