Minor Bridge (formerly often called a Culvert by NJDOT) for the purposes of this program a “minor bridge” is defined as a structure including. Supports erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water or a roadway, and. having a passageway for carrying traffic or other moving loads, and having an opening.

Minor Bridge Structure

Any structure that meets the definition of a Minor Bridge as defined below, but does NOT qualify for inclusion in the NBIS inspection program (is not a NBIS Structure), is a Minor Bridge. There are structures that fit the criteria for both programs as the NBIS measure of length (Item 49) adjusts the length so as to be measured along the travelled way, while the Minor Bridge measure does not. If so, they are NBIS Structures and do NOT qualify for the Minor Bridge program.