Bridge Safety Standards

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FRA F 6180.167 Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form	Form	Unchanged	Repair queued
February 18, 2026 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-18	Repair queued
December 03, 2025 FR Notice (60-Day).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-12-03	Repair queued
49 CFR 1.89 Delegations to FRA Administrator 10-01-2012.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-12-03	Repair queued
2130-0586_Bridge Safety Standards SJ Clean 2-18-26.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-02-18	Repair queued
VC 2-8-2016 FAST Act and Bridge Inspection Information FINAL Track.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-02-19	Repair queued
Section 11405 FAST Act.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-02-19	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
190355	Bridge Safety Standards	Form	Unchanged	Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form
190355	Bridge Safety Standards	Form	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0586	ICR Reference No: 202512-2130-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202210-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Bridge Safety Standards
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/01/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/19/2026
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2029	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2026
Responses	200,480	0	200,480
Time Burden (Hours)	34,616	0	34,616
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114–94, Dec. 4, 2015), Section 11405, “Bridge Inspection Reports,” provides a means for a State or a political subdivision of a State to obtain a public version of a bridge inspection report generated by a railroad for a bridge located within its respective jurisdiction. FRA developed a form titled “Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form” (FRA F 6180.167) to facilitate such requests by States and their political subdivisions. Additionally, the collection of information set forth under 49 CFR part 237 normalized and established Federal requirements for railroad bridges. In particular, the collection of information is used by FRA to confirm that railroads/track owners adopt and implement bridge management programs to properly inspect, maintain, modify, and repair all bridges that carry trains for which they are responsible. Further, the collection of information set forth under 49 CFR 214.105(c) establishes standards and practices for safety net systems. The burden associated with § 214.105(c), formerly covered under OMB Control No. 2130-0535, is now combined with the burden under OMB Control No. 2130-0586.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 11405 Name of Law: FAST Act of 2015
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 417 Name of Law: Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 55776	12/03/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 7624	02/18/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Bridge Safety Standards	FRA F 6180.167	Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	200,480	200,480	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	34,616	34,616	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/19/2026

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