CPII Bridge Inspection 2

Question 1

Which AASHTO rating method accounts for the probability of loads exceeding a threshold during a bridge's remaining service life?

Accepted Answer

Load and Resistance Factor Rating (LRFR)

Answer

LRFR uses statistical probability and reliability indices to account for load variability over the remaining service life.

Question 2

During a fracture-critical member (FCM) inspection, what is the minimum required inspection frequency per FHWA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Every 18 months

Answer

FHWA requires FCM inspections at least every 24 months, but most states mandate every 18 months due to the critical nature of these members.

Question 3

What condition rating is assigned to a bridge element described as 'advanced deterioration with loss of section, spalling, or scour that has affected structural integrity'?

Accepted Answer

3 — Serious

Answer

A condition rating of 3 (Serious) indicates loss of section or deterioration that has seriously affected the primary structural components.

Question 4

A bridge inspector notices horizontal cracks in the web of a steel plate girder near the mid-span. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue from cyclic loading

Answer

Horizontal web cracks near mid-span of steel plate girders are characteristically caused by fatigue due to repeated cyclic traffic loading.

Question 5

What does the term 'sufficiency rating' measure for a bridge?

Accepted Answer

Overall adequacy for continued service based on structural, functional, and essential factors

Answer

The sufficiency rating is a composite score (0–100) reflecting structural adequacy, functional obsolescence, and essentiality for public use.

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CPII Bridge Inspection 2