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AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation
The AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE) is a technical standard by AASHTO that sets bridge inspection procedures, evaluation practices, and load rating, helping owners meet the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Bridge inspection
Bridge inspection is the periodic examination of a bridge's condition, in the United States governed by federal standards created in 1971 after the Silver Bridge collapse.
National Bridge Inspection Standards
The National Bridge Inspection Standards are US federal regulations requiring routine highway bridge inspections at least every 24 months, created in 1971 after the Silver Bridge collapse.