Bridge Load Rating Statement Sample Clauses
The Bridge Load Rating Statement is a clause that formally declares the maximum load capacity a bridge can safely support. It typically specifies the weight limits for vehicles or equipment crossing the bridge, often based on engineering assessments or regulatory standards. This clause ensures that all parties are aware of the bridge's structural limitations, thereby promoting safety and preventing overloading that could lead to damage or failure.
Bridge Load Rating Statement. The Engineer shall complete this form for all bridges and bridge-class culverts for which new load rating calculations are not performed. All applicable fields shall be completed. Bridges which have documented design loads of HL-93, HS-25 and HS-20 will have Operating and Inventory Ratings (NBI Items 64 and 66 respectively) assigned. Bridges which have valid load rating calculations that the Engineer agrees with will receive a concurrence for the Operating and Inventory Ratings. Concrete structures which have no documented design load and meet the qualifications outlined in Chapter 5 Section 3 of the Bridge Inspection Manual shall have their Operating and Inventory Ratings assumed accordingly.