The document outlines the procedures for bridge inspections following a hurricane, detailing the use of teams, helicopters, and computerized equipment to assess structural integrity. It describes the types of damage to be evaluated, including impacts from debris and scouring, as well as the significant financial implications of repairs estimated at over $1 billion. Teams are organized geographically to inspect major re-entry routes and determine the passability of bridges.

1. Bridge Inspection for Hurricane Re-entry

2. Bridge Inspection on Re-EntryBridge Inspectors will follow strike teams Bridge Inspectors will also use helicopters for “hard to get to places”Bridge Inspectors will have computerized equipment to determine the structurally capacity of the bridge

3. Teams 11 topside inspections teams operate dailyTopside teams will observe bridges from the deck and piling (nothing below water)Will be divided into 22 Teams for re-entryWill be traveling with strike force teams Will be using helicopters

4. Items to observe During InspectionTopside TeamsDamage to piling from debrisDamage to beams Damage to endrollDamage to approachDamage to capsDamage to decks

9. Underwater TeamsThere will be two underwater teamsTeams will access damage to structuresPiling ScoursFootingsDebris damageAdditional resources are available through contract and other states

11. Types of damageDamage patterns to bridges, including damage attributed to storm surge, wind, impact from debris, scour, and water inundation

15. Cost of Bridge DamageHurricane Katrina caused significant damage to the transportation system in the Gulf Coast region. The overall cost to repair or replace the bridges damaged during the hurricane is estimated at over $1 billion.

16. Items to observe during Inspection (underwater)Damage to footingDamage to foundationScouring Around footingPilingapproachDebris around pilingDamage to piling

17. Re-EntrySupervisor will be stationed in JesupWill relocate to staging areasWill follow strike teamsSix teams concentrate on established major Re-entry routes with re-entry teamsI-16I-95US 84US 82Other routes as determined

18. Team AssignmentThree teams are assigned to the Savannah/Chatham County AreaOne team is assigned to the Brunswick/Glynn County AreaOne team is assigned to the Camden County Area

19. Function of Teams Teams are reviewing bridges to determine if they are passableEither good to go, need further assessment or closed due to major defect

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