Bridge Construction Inspector Certification

This course is part of the Oregon Department of Transportation's strategy to improve statewide consistency in carrying out Oregon's highway construction program.

What does this course cover?

The Bridge Construction Inspector course provides a basis for taking the certification inspector exam, which is administered at the end of the course.

The goal of this course is to provide inspectors with practical knowledge and standard industry practices for conducting inspections. Inspectors will gain an understanding of their responsibility to verify compliance with project requirements as well as state and federal mandates.

How long is the certification valid?

This certification is valid for five years.

Interested in this course?

Email the Construction Training Team

What is needed for this course?

Required Tools

• Scientific calculator
• Oregon Standard Specifications book, current edition
• Pen and paper for taking notes and performing in-class exercises

Course Manual

Certified Bridge Construction Inspector Manual, full manual (186M)

Full size inserts for handouts are included in the full version only. You may use your pdf search to navigate within this manual. If this link does not work for you, please contact us at odotconstructiontraining@odot.oregon.gov. 

Order Course Materials

Manual Purchase Form - If you would prefer not to print course documents, materials are available to purchase.

Sample Test Questions

Exam Prep Questions - Example problems have been assembled similar to those found on the certification exam. Clicking directly on the answer will take you to a new slide and let you know if you have answered correctly.