Working with Bridges

Select an entire bridge to review and modify bridge start and end stations, bridge type, number of piers, pier placement and deck style, adjust clearance, change the design standard and complete other design objectives.

1. Left-click on the bridge once to select the design road containing the bridge. The Roadway asset card will display.
2. Click on the bridge a second time to select the bridge. The Bridge asset card will display.
   Note: You can also work with bridge components such as Girders, Girder Groups, Piers, Pier Foundations, and Abutments.

   • Select a girder group to review and modify material properties or adjust gap and spacing for your girder group.

     See: Work with Girder Groups.

   • Select an individual girder to review and modify individual girder styles from a catalog of precast girder styles, adjust offsets, or review girder schematics.

     See: Work with Girders.

   • Select a pier, pier foundation, or abutment to review and modify that component or group of components.

     See: Work with Bridge Substructure.

Bridge Asset Card

Click on the current bridge name to switch between bridges in your model. Attributes Change the bridge design standard. Change the bridge type between steel and precast concrete in Edit mode. Modify bridge length in-model. Modify deck length using the Properties Palette. Modify deck thickness in Edit mode. Change the Road/Deck style for your bridge in Edit mode. Note: You can choose from a catalog of Road/Deck styles that can include components such as barriers, medians, rails, fences and more. Modify number of piers in Edit mode. Modify the deck attributes and Set continuity in Edit mode. Modify the clearance in Edit mode. Checkmark Show envelope to display the clearance envelope in-model and makes clearance attributes editable in the asset card. You must show envelope in order to modify bridge clearance. Note: After you modify clearance attributes, right-click on the bridge and select Update Vertical Profile. This will apply your changes to the selected bridge.

Additional Information

Bridges are surface layers in the Model Explorer, and information about them appears on the Properties Palette. Information such as the number of bridges added, total length of bridges added, and details about individual bridges in your model appears in the Bridges section of the Proposals Manager.

Watch the Bridge Design Video Playlist for more information.