1. inspect t ech Structure Inventory and Inspection Management System

2. Why a new System? “Maximize process efficiency and effectiveness” “Maximize process for efficient and prudent decision-making” “Improve internal and external customer service”

3. Inefficient and cumbersome Inspectors typed same date 75 times Multiple software applications Data entry laborious and time consuming Why a new System? Old State system included 13 disparate databases and spreadsheets * State Inspections

4. Why a new System? *City/County Inspection FHWA requiring more State oversight FHWA data requirements FHWA required QC/QA

5. SIIMS  No installed software required  Allows for anytime/anywhere access  After inspection submitted from field can be continued/edited from any network computer

6. Laptop Edition All features available on laptop  Runs on Laptop/Tablet computers in the field  Electronic enabled versions of all inspection forms  Once done with field work all data can be submitted to the server computer

7. Who will use it? Owner given unique username/password Username determines structures & permissions Inspector given unique username/password  Identification  Qualifications

8. User information Inspection Schedule data Field Inspection data Load Rating Critical features Critical findings Data Accessed through SIIMS

9. Channel cross section Scour Photographs Sketches Plans Inspection equipment list Data Accessed through SIIMS

29. Inspection Management

37. Monitor Inspection Frequency 30 days late 90 days late 180 days late Posting Status Fracture Critical Inspections Overdue Underwater Inspections Overdue

38. I nitial reviews can be done without traveling to a county or city office. Queries can be run on any Local agencies data. Documents required in a bridge file can be easily reviewed. When issues arise, a Local agency can add information to the file without having to send it to us. Field reviews can be more efficient when most of the data is reviewed beforehand.

41. Scott Neubauer, P.E. Bridge Maintenance and Inspection Engineer Iowa DOT Scott.Neubauer@dot.iowa.gov