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Course Outline
Introduction
Bridge Phsyics and Nomenclature
Regulations
General Procedures
Flood Inspection
Fire Inspection
Collision Inspection
Earthquake Inspection
Documentation
Additional Information
For a more comprehensive learning experience on the topic of railroad bridge inspections it is recommended you take our Fundamentals of Railroad Bridge Inspection course. Through classroom training and a hands-on field trip, you will learn about the inspector's responsibilities, compliance with regulations (FRA 214 and FRA 237), training requirements, and the different types of inspections (with the focus on periodic inspections). Timber, steel, concrete, moveable bridges, and culverts are covered.
Course Schedule
- 7/1/2024 12:00am - 11:59pm
- 6/30/2025 12:00am - 11:59pm
Program Director & Instructors
Program Director
Dave Peterson
Peter Schierloh
Senior Design Engineer
Peter Schierloh, PE, is a seasoned railroad bridge engineer with over two decades of experience in the field. He currently serves as a Project Engineer at SW Bridge Engineers, LLC in DeForest, Wisconsin, a role he has held since the firm’s inception in 2007. Peter specializes in the inspection, design, and rating of railroad bridges across the United States. Prior to this, he worked with E80 Plus Constructors, LLC, managing railroad bridge construction projects. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1996. Peter is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states and actively contributes to the industry as a member of AREMA Committee 10.