A posted bridge is one with weight or axle restrictions due to deficiencies. What triggers the posting?

• A. Deficiencies That Require Limiting Traffic Loads.
• B. Routine Maintenance Schedule.
• C. Change In Ownership Of The Bridge.
• D. Weather-Related Closure.

Answer: (A)

When a bridge is posted, it means inspectors found deficiencies that lower the structure’s load-carrying capacity and must be protected by restricting traffic loads. The trigger is these deficiencies that require limiting how much weight can cross the bridge, typically shown as axle or gross weight limits. Routine maintenance or changes in ownership don’t automatically cause a posting, and weather-related closures are temporary actions not tied to structural load ratings.