In this study, a MFL (Magnetic Flux Leakage) image based 3D inspection system which is incorporated into a cable climbing robot was investigated for Steel Cable NDT of Cable-stayed Bridge and Suspension Bridge. Firstly, a MFL sensor head prototype composed of two permanent magnets and eight hall sensors was designed and fabricated. A steel cable specimen with several types of damage was inflicted and scanned by the MFL sensor head to measure the magnetic flux density of the specimen. The measured MFL signals were used to interpret the healthy condition of the steel cable. For improving the resolution and quantification of the damage level, digital signal processing techniques were performed. Finally, the measured MFL signals were visualized by using 3D imaging method.