Inventory
Bridge reports
- Bridge inspection and structure inventory reports - no login required
- Bridge Annual Report 2023 (PDF)
Bridge Maps
- Bridge Info Interactive Map
- Enterprise MnDOT Mapping Application (EMMA)
- Roadway And Characteristics Editor Request (RACER)
- How to Use EMMA & RACER
Bridge plans
Forms
New bridge number request
- Local system
- Trunk highway system - use this form only when an Interstate, US or MN trunk highway is on or under the bridge
Notification to add, remove or rehab a structure
- Add structure - send when the bridge is open to traffic
- Remove structure - send when the bridge is no longer in service
- Rehab structure - send when the rehab or overlay is completed
Clearance
Inspection
- Inspection Frequency Request Form (PDF)
- Inspection Frequency Request Form (Word)
- MnDOT bridge safety inspection appointment form for program administrators
- Update contact information – Team Leaders and Program Administrators
Compliance review
- NBIS Oversight Program - Metrics for the Oversight of the National Bridge Inspection Program (PDF)
- MnDOT's NBIS Compliance Review Process (PDF)
Structure Information Management System
SIMS is an online application used for entering, submitting and managing all bridge inspection information.
- SIMS login - username and password required
- SIMS tutorials
SNBI Culvert Items
- SNBI Culvert Data Reports and Forms - how to create SNBI reports
- MnDOT SNBI Culvert Rating Guide - SNBI field manual
- SNBI Data Collection for Culverts – presentation on new SNBI items
Manuals
- SIMS Collector Manual (PDF)
- SIMS Maintenance Module Manual (PDF)
- SIMS Manager Manual (PDF)
- FHWA Recording and Coding Guide - 1995 (PDF)
- MnDOT Bridge and Structure Inspection Program Manual (PDF)
Software
- BridgeDataHub (EXE) - Locate Bridge Data and Documents by Bridge Number
- MobileBridgeMap – Website designed for mobile to devices to quickly locate bridge locations by MnDOT Bridge Number
- How to Use BridgeDataHub & MobileBridgeMap