Forms, Spreadsheets and Software
Download the BIAS 2000 program. This file is a self-extracting executable file. Once the download is complete, double-click on the file to extract the contents. One of the files extracted is a setup program (setup.exe). Run this program to install the BIAS 2000 program.
- Master English Bid Item File If your project is in English units, download this file and place it in the same directory where the BIAS 2000 program is installed. Whenever the list of English bid items is updated, the master bid item file must be updated.
- Master Metric Bid Item File If your project is in metric units, download this file and place it in the same directory where the BIAS 2000 program is installed. Whenever the list of metric bid items is updated, the master bid item file must be updated.
A Microsoft® Excel® 2000 spreadsheet for calculating a bridge sufficiency rating using data from the Structure Inventory and Appraisal Sheet.
Concept Statement for Local Systems Federal-Aid Projects, Form 517001
Available in
eForms XML and
Microsoft Word (fillable) format. This form provides basic information about the project, including location, cost and funding sources, design criteria, and potential environmental impacts. This form should be completed early in the project development process and submitted to the Iowa DOT's administering office. See
I.M. 3.105, Concept Statement Instructions, for more information.
A complete list of Iowa DOT forms currently available online.
Environmental Data Sheet, Form 517006
Available in
eForms XML and
Microsoft Word (fillable) format. If required by the concept statement, this form provides additional information about potential environmental impacts to recreational areas, wildlife refuges and threatened or endangered species. See
I.M. 3.110,Environmental Data Sheet Instructions, for more information.
Counties that are or will be borrowed ahead more than four years shall complete and submit this Microsoft Excel worksheet to their local Iowa DOT's district office whenever Check Plans for a project or projects involving FM funds are submitted for letting. For more information, refer to the
FM Project Financial Worksheet Instructions.
Materials Audit Forms
These forms are used by a local agency's project inspector to document compliance with the Iowa DOT Standard Specifications of materials incorporated into a project using these specifications. To view or print these forms, go to the
Electronic Reference Library, Materials I.M.s, Volume 1, I.M. 101, Appendix B.
Ordering form for various Iowa DOT manuals and publications.
Project Development Certification, Form 730002
Available in
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and
Microsoft Word (fillable) format. Used by local public agencies and the Iowa DOT to certify that a project is ready for letting. For more information,
see I.M. 3.750, Project Development Certification Instructions.
Request for Approval: Local Road System, Form 621003E (Form 1-E)
Available in
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and
Microsoft Word (fillable) format. This form is required with hydraulic review submittals for local bridge projects. For more information, see
I.M. 3.410, Preliminary Bridge or Culvert Plans.
Risk Assessment for Bridges and Culverts, Form 517002
Available in
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and
Microsoft Word (fillable) format. This form is also required with hydraulic review submittals for local bridge projects. For more information, see
I.M. 3.410, Preliminary Bridge or Culvert Plans.
Access current SI&A data in the Iowa DOT's bridge database. Information is available as read-only for the general public. Updates can also be made by those with the appropriate access privileges.
