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... Quality control and quality assurance programs are reviewed in terms of the procedures employed, staff involved, quality measurements obtained, and the use of quality findings in DOT inspection programs. Foreign practices are presented in the same organization of inspection personnel, types, and quality programs.
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... Quality programs at state DOTs include reviews of inspection reports, verification of inspections at some bridges, field visits by supervisors to inspection teams at work, periodic on-site reviews of regional and local bridge inspection programs, and continuing training of inspection personnel In foreign countries, road agencies in national governments are responsible for bridges and other structures on national roads. Bridges on provincial and local roads are not regulated by national road agencies.


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