Federal Agency Bridge Safety (FABS)
The purpose of the Federal Agency Bridge Safety (FABS) Program is to provide a link between FHWA and Federal agencies, with a goal of streamlining communications, and maximizing the quality of Federal bridge inspection and management programs and the associated data.
FABS Major Programs
- National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Compliance Reviews
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Data Submittals
Links
- National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Related Materials
- FHWA Policy & Guidance Center – Structures Discipline
- Bridge Preservation Toolbox
FHWA/AASHTO Publications
- Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (BIRM) – free download
- AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE)
- AASHTO Guide Manual for Bridge Element Inspection
Contact Information
Samantha Lubkin
FHWA/FLH Bridge Office
Phone: 703.404.6256
Email: samantha.lubkin@dot.gov