Bridge Inspector I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000760
- Class code
- 32000760
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Bridge Inspector I is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000760.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is entry level inspection work as a team member of a highway structure management inspection team in a large geographical area. Positions conduct inspections of structures including bridges, culverts, large pipes, tunnels and overhead structural walkways to detect evidence of deterioration and/or damage due to natural or accidental causes. Positions take precise measurements of bridges and other structures to detect any movement, distortion of section loss to structural members and documents deficiencies; writes detailed structure inspection reports documenting all findings necessary for use in an asset management program which includes determining the structural integrity and safety of state highway structures.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of applicable testing equipment, of Federal and State inspection principles, techniques, procedures and equipment, and of bridge design types. Working knowledge of bridge construction, maintenance and material characteristics. Ability to interpret plans and specifications, to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, and to apply basic mathematics to compute areas and volumes. Ability to keep accurate notes and records, to make detailed sketches, to make accurate observations and complete standard forms and reports, and the physical ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, access equipment and bridge structures.
Minimum qualifications
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the inspection, construction, design or maintenance of major steel or concrete bridges or other structures; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Bridge Inspector I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $31,111 | $54,676 | $31,111 to $54,676 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.