MIASIM

The Michigan Ancillary Structures Inspection Manual (MiASIM) was published in 2022 and last updated in December 2024. This manual provides information on inspection requirements and assessing ancillary structure conditions statewide for administrative, engineering, and technical staff to ensure consistency when documenting conditions of Michigan’s ancillary structures.

Updates to the MiASIM are ongoing as the program progresses. Updates are summarized at the beginning of the manual and highlighted throughout.

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DECEMBER 2024 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

* Changes Highlighted in Yellow Within Each Chapter

Last Updated: December 2024

MiASIM (UPDATED DEcember 2024)

engineering manual preamble and preface

This manual provides guidance on administrative, engineering, and technical
staff. Engineering practice requires that professionals use a combination of
technical skills and judgement in decision making.
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

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1.1 Program Overview
1.2 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
1.3 Ancillary Structure Documentation and Records
1.4 Inspector Qualifications
1.5 Safety Requirements
1.6 Inspection Tools and Equipment
1.7 Inspection Types and Actions
1.8 Request for Action Process
1.9 Special Inspection Procedures
1.10 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 2. CULVERTS LESS THAN 10-FOOT SPAN

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2.1 Definitions
2.2 Inventory Record Photographs
2.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
2.4 Routine Instruction
2.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
2.6 Request for Action Guidance
2.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 3. RETAINING WALL

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3.1 Definitions
3.2 Inventory Record Photographs
3.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
3.4 Routine Instruction
3.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
3.6 Request for Action Guidance
3.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 4. CANTILEVER AND TRUSS STRUCTURES

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4.1 Definitions
4.2 Inventory Record Photographs
4.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
4.4 Routine Instruction
4.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
4.6 Request for Action Guidance
4.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 5. embedded pole

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5.1 Definitions
5.2 Inventory Record Photographs
5.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
5.4 Routine Instruction
5.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
5.6 Request for Action Guidance
5.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 6. SPUN CONCRETE POLE

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6.1 Definitions
6.2 Inventory Record Photographs
6.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
6.4 Routine Instruction
6.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
6.6 Request for Action Guidance
6.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 7. STEEL STRAIN POLE

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7.1 Definitions
7.2 Inventory Record Photographs
7.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
7.4 Routine Instruction
7.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
7.6 Request for Action Guidance
7.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 8. NOISE WALL

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8.1 Definitions
8.2 Inventory Record Photographs
8.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
8.4 Routine Instruction
8.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
8.6 Request for Action Guidance
8.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 9. mAST ARM

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9.1 Definitions
9.2 Inventory Record Photographs
9.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
9.4 Routine Instruction
9.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
9.6 Request for Action Guidance
9.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 10. DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS (dms) SUPPORT STRUCTURE

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10.1 Definitions
10.2 Inventory Record Photographs
10.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
10.4 Routine Instruction
10.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
10.6 Request for Action Guidance
10.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 11. FRANGIBLE AND NON-FRANGIBLE POLE STRUCTURE

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11.1 Definitions
11.2 Inventory Record Photographs
11.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
11.4 Routine Instruction
11.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
11.6 Request for Action Guidance
11.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 12. HIGH MAST LIGHTING TOWER (hmlt)

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12.1 Definitions
12.2 Inventory Record Photographs
12.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
12.4 Routine Instruction
12.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
12.6 Request for Action Guidance
12.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 13. COMMUNICATION TOWER

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13.1 Definitions
13.2 Inventory Record Photographs
13.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
13.4 Routine Instruction
13.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
13.6 Request for Action Guidance
13.7 Element Condition States

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CHAPTER 14. ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR STATION (ESS) TOWER

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14.1 Definitions
14.2 Inventory Record Photographs
14.3 Inspector Minimum Technical Qualifications
14.4 Routine Instruction
14.5 Work Recommendation Guidance
14.6 Request for Action Guidance
14.7 Element Condition States

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appendix a - inspection frequency

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