Bridge Inspection
Probing for Undermining
Safe, reliable bridges keep communities connected, support commerce, and provide essential access for emergency services, school transportation, and daily travel. GUY Engineering helps bridge owners protect this critical infrastructure through thorough, timely, and practical bridge inspection services.
GUY has provided bridge inspection services since 1992 and has completed more than 15,000 bridge inspections across Oklahoma and beyond. Our experience includes continuous ODOT off-system bridge inspection contracts since 2003, numerous ODOT on-system bridge inspection contracts, city and county bridge inspections, and military installation bridge inspections in Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, and Louisiana.
With four full inspection teams, including certified team leaders and Fracture Critical/NSTM inspection capability, GUY has the capacity, experience, and responsiveness to support routine programs, specialized inspections, and urgent needs.
Bridge Inspection Services Include
- Routine bridge inspections
- On-system and off-system bridge inspections
- City, county, state, federal, and military bridge inspections
- Fracture Critical Member and NSTM inspections
- In-depth and special inspections
- Emergency, pre-flood, and post-flood inspections
- Under-bridge access and snooper-truck inspections
- Drone photography and aerial documentation
- Bridge load rating analysis
- Scour evaluations and monitoring
- Structural condition assessments
- Detailed inspection reports, photographs, maps, and repair recommendations
- Bridge inventory mapping and GIS data
- Action Summary Reports and Plans of Action, as applicable
- Bridge-owner meetings and repair follow-up support
Thorough Inspections. Clear, Actionable Information.
Our inspectors evaluate bridge decks, superstructures, substructures, channels, and other accessible components in accordance with applicable NBIS, SNBI, ODOT BrM, AASHTO, and owner requirements. Our field teams use standardized checklists, consistent photo documentation, and established nomenclature to help ensure each inspection is complete, accurate, and easy to review. We provide more than a completed inspection form. Owners receive clear documentation, detailed photographs, condition information, and practical repair recommendations to support maintenance planning, budgeting, and informed decisions.
Quality Control at Every Stage
Quality assurance and quality control are built into GUY’s inspection process from fieldwork through final delivery. Our system emphasizes:
- Completeness: Standard checklists, inspection logs, field notes, and photo documentation help ensure all required information is captured.
- Consistency: Standard nomenclature and callout conventions make findings easier to understand, compare, and track over time.
- Compliance: Our team participates in ODOT QA/QC training and maintains current knowledge of NBIS, SNBI, ODOT BrM, and applicable inspection requirements.
Responsive Support for Bridge Owners
When critical findings or bridge closures arise, timely communication matters. GUY works directly with bridge owners and agency staff to document findings, communicate repair needs, track status changes, and perform follow-up inspections as needed. Our established procedures include prompt written notifications, regular status updates, and clear documentation to help owners respond quickly and confidently.
Experience You Can Build On
From routine inspections to specialized evaluations, GUY delivers reliable field expertise, accurate reporting, and responsive service that help owners keep bridges safe, open, and properly maintained.
GUY helps bridge owners identify needs early, prioritize repairs, and keep critical connections open.