The purpose of the Pacific Northwest Bridge Inspectors Conference is to provide a forum for bridge inspectors and managers to share information, innovations, ideas, and best practices.  Additional opportunity will be provided for the attendees to gain a current national perspective on bridge inspection from AASHTO and FHWA.  The conference will provide continuing education for bridge inspectors.

• Provide a forum for bridge inspectors to share information, innovations, ideas, and best practices
• Provide a means for sharing bridge inspection methods, equipment, and management techniques
• Provide a forum for the continuing education of Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leaders
• Provide a forum for participants to gain a current federal perspective on the implementation requirements of the NBIS

Key Benefits of attending or presenting at the 2013 conference

• Become better equipped and prepared to perform assigned tasks by being exposed to lessons learned from others
• Become more efficient in the area of bridge inspection, rating, and data management
• Develop a network of peers and knowledge base in other states
• Become more productive by using assigned resources wisely
• Ensure a higher level of on-the-job safety and environmental awareness
• Increase communication skill set by formulating and delivering presentations