Questions and Answers on the Specification for the National Bridge Inventory
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Topic: Implementation Timeline (IT)
QIT-1 When did the SNBI take effect?
AIT-1 The NBIS Final Rule (23 CFR part 650, subpart C) took effect on June 6, 2022, 30 days after its May 6, 2022, publication in the Federal Register (87 FR 27396). The SNBI is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR 650.317(b)(1). The timeline for transitioning to the SNBI is provided on page 3 in the May 25, 2022, FHWA memorandum ACTION: Implementation of the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory.
QIT-2 When does the FHWA expect full implementation of the SNBI?
AIT-2 In accordance with the May 25, 2022, Memorandum ACTION: Implementation of the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory, a complete and verified SNBI-based dataset should be submitted for all bridges that are reportable to the NBI by March 15, 2028.