Implementation Timeline

2022

NBIS and SNBI published

May 2022

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AssetIntel launched SNBI compatible version of inspectX

Mar 2022

inspectX

AssetIntel conducts a webinar on its readiness with SNBI

June 2022

Slides | Video

FHWA published Data Crosswalk

July 2022

Crosswalk: Download | Link
Detailed Code Mapping: Download | Link

FHWA published Data Submittal Schema

October 2022

Schema | Example | Link

FHWA published Data Validation Logic

October 2022

Download | Link

2023

AssetIntel conducts webinar on SNBI data collection and presents case study of ARDOT

April 2023

SNBIX | Slides | Video

AssetIntel conducts a webinar to launch SNBIX, a tool to ease SNBI data collection

May 2023

SNBIX | Slides | Video

Data Validation Cross-checks

May 2023 (DELAYED)

FHWA Transition Tool Launched

June 2023

Link

Future

FHWA will make NBI NextGen available online for data validation only

October 2024

Last NBI data submittal in accordance with 1995 Coding Guide

March 2025

Last date to begin verification of transitioned data and collection of SNBI-based data for inspected bridges

Agencies may elect to begin SNBI-based data collection and verification earlier to meet the March 15, 2028, deadline for submittal of a complete SNBI-based NBI dataset

January 2026

FHWA makes NBI NextGen available for Data Submittals

January 2026

First SNBI-based NBI data submittal

Transitioned/Hybrid Dataset – At a minimum, all bridges submitted with transitioned data except for specified fields required to manage FHWA programs, which shall be collected or verified in accordance with the SNBI – Continue verification of transitioned data and collection of SNBI-based data

March 2026

Transition Tool sunsets

June 2026

Second SNBI-based NBI data submittal

Transitioned/Hybrid Dataset – Continue verification of transitioned data and collection of SNBI-based data

March 2027

Third SNBI-based NBI data submittal

100% populated and verified – No temporary codes permitted – First complete SNBI-based dataset with collected and verified SNBI-based data for all bridges

March 2028

AssetIntel Products

inspectX - An inventory and inspection management tool by AssetIntel
inspectX - Asset Inventory & Inspection Management
SNBI ready tool that supports data collection across multiple asset types. Learn More
SNBIX - A SNBI data collection, transition and validation tool by AssetIntel
SNBIX - SNBI Transition Tool for Everyone
A SNBI data collection, transition and validation tool for everyone. Learn More

FHWA provided resources

Specification for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI)
Published by FHWA in March 2022. Download from FHWA site
Data Crosswalk for “Over” Records and Under Records
Published by FHWA in July 2022. Download excel file
Detailed Code Mapping for Individual Data Items
Published by FHWA in July 2022. Download excel file
Detailed Code Mapping for Individual Data Items
Published by FHWA in October 2022. Download schema file
Data Submittal Validation Logic
Published by FHWA in October 2022.
SNBI Transition Tool
Published by FHWA in June 2023.

AssetIntel Webinars

Ease your Transition to the new NBIS
Learn how inspectX can help you collect SNBI data. Download slides
SNBI Data Collection - ARDOT's Perspective
Learn how ARDOT is using inspectX to collect SNBI data. Download slides
SNBI Transition Tool for Everyone
Introducing SNBIX, an intuitive platform designed to assist agencies in transitioning smoothly from NBI to SNBI per the new FHWA bridge regulations. Download slides

NBI Resources

NBI Coding Guide
Recording and Coding Guide for the Structural Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation's Bridges. See in web
NBI Element Guide
Specification for the National Bridge Inventory Bridge Elements. Download Schema