Bridge inventory and inspection data are managed using the PONTIS Inspection module. This consists of a set of relational tables and graphical user interfaces for creating new structures, deleting structures, reviewing existing data, entering new inspection data with comments or checking data out or into the system. This is a highly customizable data structure that includes the required National Bridge Inventory data, detailed element-level condition inspection data and custom agency data. The user may run the Translator, Sufficiency Rating and Validation programs within the inspection module for a bridge, a group of bridges or all bridges in the database. The Translator program calculates NBI deck, superstructure, substructure or culvert ratings from element-level condition data. The Sufficiency Rating Program calculates the Sufficiency Rating, Structure Evaluation Rating, Deck Geometry Rating, Underclearances Rating and Structurally Deficient or Functionally Obsolete status. The Validation Program uses the FHWA Edit Update Program to perform data validation checks of the most recent NBI data. Validation results display the Bridge ID, FHWA Error ID, Error Severity and Validation Message. The most recent data from this module is used to determine network-level and bridge-level preservation and improvement needs.