BridgeInspect - Software for Bridge Inspectors and Managers

The BridgeInspect^TM software suite offers numerous benefits to its users both in the field and the office. Some of these benefits are easy to quantify and others are more abstract such as increased safety. The below table outlines many of the advantages that clients can realize with the BridgeInspect^TM Suite:

Category	Description	Benefit
Increased Inspection Efficiency	Inspectors performing bridge inspections can save significant time in performing and writing up results of the inspection.	25% - 50% time savings over traditional paper based inspections
Shortened Analysis Time	Information on bridge conditions are immediately available for managers. No delay is incurred waiting for a report to be written. Important maintenance and safety actions can be immediately taken.	Instant action can be taken with all current and past inspection data available. Enhancing safety and potentially reducing repair costs.
Simplified Reporting and Management Tasks	With all the information present in a Management system the data can be retrieved instantly and reports generated with a couple clicks.	Time saved in report generation and information retrieval. New more powerful reports can be generated.
Linkage to Work Order Systems	Information from inspection reports can be directly used to generate work orders. The system can be integrated with popular computer programs. No need to retype maintenance descriptions or take additional pictures that show the problem.	Time savings and improved accuracy in describing maintenance need.
Avoid Costly Mistakes	When all information is in paper format or scattered across various computer files communication can break down and important information can be lost. This can lead to costly mistakes such as painting bridges that are scheduled to be replaced soon.	Monetary value that depends on mistakes avoided.
Maintenance Prioritization	Over the long term making the correct decision as to when and where to spend money can be a challenge. Incorrect prioritization can lead to structural closures or even failures that force expensive emergency maintenance tasks.	Monetary value dependant on type of problem. Can also include economic time loss of the structure's users/passengers.
Improved Data Quality, Consistency, and Completeness	Inspection data is used to make decisions on maintenance and capital improvements to perform on structures. Having higher quality data that is more consistent and complete, can help make these decisions better. Errors such as misreading handwriting on paper and transcription mistakes can be avoided.	Better and correct data to make important capital decisions
Liability Documentation	With a computerized inspection management system, a thorough record of all work with pictures and actions can be easily retrieved for each item. This can help provide valuable information in case of liability lawsuits.	Save money on potential lawsuit costs.
Increased Safety	One of the primary purposes of inspections is to ensure that structures are in a safe order. A comprehensive inspection and management system helps to improve overall operational safety of structures.	Decrease loss of human life or injury.

One Example of the Time Savings for Bridge Inspection:

According to current PennDOT statistics, inspectors spend more time in the office preparing the inspection report than in the field recording data.

Consider the following scenario:
A county owns 200 small (10'-50') bridges and inspects 100 of them each year. An inspector, billing $100 per hour, can inspect, on average, one bridge in 21 hours – 7 in the field and 14 in the office.

Using InspectTech’s BridgeInspect^TM Product Suite, the office time is cut from 14 hours to 7. Over just one year (100 inspections), this yields a savings of $70,000!

Other questions? Let us know at info@inspecttech.com .