Structure Inventory
and
Inspection Management
System
inspectt ech
Why a new System?
•“Maximize process efficiency and
effectiveness”
•“Maximize process for efficient and
prudent decision-making”
•“Improve internal and external customer
service”
Why a new System?
* State Inspections
Inefficient and cumbersome
•Inspectors typed same date 75 times
•Multiple software applications
•Data entry laborious and time consuming
Old State system included 13 disparate
databases and spreadsheets
Why a new System?
*City/County Inspection
FHWA requiring more State oversight
FHWA data requirements
FHWA required QC/QA
SIIMS
Web Based
 No installed software required
 Allows for anytime/anywhere access
 After inspection submitted from field can be
continued/edited from any network computer
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
Who will use it?
Owner given unique username/password
Username determines structures & permissions
Inspector given unique username/password
Identification
Qualifications
Data Accessed through SIIMS
 User information
 Inspection Schedule data
 Field Inspection data
 Load Rating
 Critical features
 Critical findings
Data Accessed through SIIMS
 Channel cross section
 Scour
 Photographs
 Sketches
 Plans
 Inspection equipment list
Inspection Management
Monitor Inspection Frequency
• 30 days late
• 90 days late
• 180 days late
• Posting Status
• Fracture Critical Inspections Overdue
• Underwater Inspections Overdue
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Initial 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.
Scott Neubauer, P.E.
Bridge Maintenance and Inspection Engineer
Iowa DOT
Scott.Neubauer@dot.iowa.gov