What does FHWA stand for?
What does FHWA stand for?
Federal Highway Administration Office of Research, Development, and Technology reports (HRT, IP, RD, and TS series) and reports from other FHWA offices State departments of transportation (DOT) and University Transportation Center research reports.
What is the FHWA research library?
The FHWA Research Library exists to serve the information needs of FHWA employees by providing materials, reference/research assistance, and other support services. The FHWA Research Library will answer questions from the general public as time permits. Non-FHWA employees looking for copies of FHWA reports should see Sources for FHWA Reports.
Where can I find historical materials on FHWA?
Historical materials on FHWA and its predecessor agencies FHWA employees can discover materials in the collection through an online catalog. Employees should go to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SharePoint site and search for “Federal Highway Administration Library” for a link to the online library catalog.
What resources do FHWA employees have access to?
FHWA employees have access to subscription databases, e-journals, and e-books through the FHWA Research Library SharePoint site.
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What is the FHWA bridge inspection program?
The FHWA bridge inspection program regulations were developed as a result of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-495, 82 Stat. 815) that required the Secretary of Transportation to establish NBIS to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Does the FHWA have the authority to compel the States to inspect?
While the FHWA does not have the authority to compel the States to inspect privately owned highway bridges, the FHWA strongly encourages that private bridge owners follow the NBIS as the standard for inspecting privately owned highway bridges.
Should the FHWA revise its regulation on the NBIS?
The FHWA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on September 26, 2001, ( 66 FR 49154) to solicit comments on whether to revise its regulation on the NBIS. The majority of commenters to the ANPRM recommended that the FHWA revise the NBIS regulation.
