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citation: "25 C.F.R. §§ 170.513–170.514"
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url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/170.513..170.514"
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# §170.513. When and how are bridge inspections performed?

- (a) All bridges identified on the NTTFI must be inspected under [23 U.S.C. 144](/usc/23/144.md).
- (b) Employees performing inspections as required by [§ 170.513(a)](#a) must:
  - (1) Notify affected Tribes and State and local governments that an inspection will occur;
  - (2) Offer Tribal and State and local governments the opportunity to accompany the inspectors; and
  - (3) **Otherwise coordinate with Tribal and State and local governments.**
- (c) The person responsible for the bridge inspection team must meet the qualifications for bridge inspectors as defined in [23 U.S.C. 144](/usc/23/144.md).

# §170.514. Who reviews bridge inspection reports?


The person responsible for the bridge inspection team must send a copy of the inspection report to BIADOT. BIADOT:

- (a) Reviews the report for quality assurance and works with FHWA to ensure the requirements of [23 U.S.C. 144](/usc/23/144.md) are carried out; and
- (b) Furnishes a copy of the report to the BIA Regional Office, which will forward the copy to the affected Tribe.