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The Engineering Division is responsible for inspecting all bridges on municipal streets within the City limits to assure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that all bridges in the United States be inspected every two (2) years. Interim inspections for some bridges are required every three (3) months but no longer than twelve (12) months. This is based on the age of the bridge and the amount of traffic crossing the bridge.

Utilizing a staff of three (3) Engineering Inspectors and one (1) Engineer, the staff is responsible for the annual inspection of 150 bridges in the Huntsville City Limits. Each of the inspectors are certified by the State of Alabama in bridge inspection and must be re-certified every two (2) years. Bridges not inspected by the Engineering Division include those on State maintained roadways and the elevated portions of I-565.