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inspect t ech Structure Inventory and Inspection Management System

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Why a new System? Maximize process efficiency and effectiveness Maximize process for efficient and prudent decision-making Improve internal and external customer service

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Inefficient and cumbersome Inspectors typed same date 75 times Multiple software applications Data entry laborious and time consuming Why a new System? Old State system included 13 disparate databases and spreadsheets * State Inspections

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Why a new System? *City/County Inspection FHWA requiring more State oversight FHWA data requirements FHWA required QC/QA

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SIIMS No installed software required Allows for anytime/anywhere access After inspection submitted from field can be continued/edited from any network computer

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Laptop Edition All features available on laptop Runs on Laptop/Tablet computers in the field Electronic enabled versions of all inspection forms Once done with field work all data can be submitted to the server computer

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Who will use it? Owner given unique username/password Username determines structures & permissions Inspector given unique username/password Identification Qualifications

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User information Inspection Schedule data Field Inspection data Load Rating Critical features Critical findings Data Accessed through SIIMS

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Channel cross section Scour Photographs Sketches Plans Inspection equipment list Data Accessed through SIIMS

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Inspection Management

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Monitor Inspection Frequency 30 days late 90 days late 180 days late Posting Status Fracture Critical Inspections Overdue Underwater Inspections Overdue

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I nitial reviews can be done without traveling to a county or city office. Queries can be run on any Local agencies data. Documents required in a bridge file can be easily reviewed. When issues arise, a Local agency can add information to the file without having to send it to us. Field reviews can be more efficient when most of the data is reviewed beforehand.

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Scott Neubauer, P.E. Bridge Maintenance and Inspection Engineer Iowa DOT Scott.Neubauer@dot.iowa.gov