Roadway Alignment
This section defines the roadway alignment including horizontal geometry, vertical profile, and cross-sectional properties.
Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Roadway Alignment
Navigate to Bridge Geometry > Roadway Alignment in the tree view.
Step 2: Set Start Station
Enter Start Station as 0 ft.
Step 3: Open Alignment Editor
Click the three-dots icon on the cell and select Editor to define alignment properties.
Step 4: Add Horizontal Segment
Click the + icon next to Horizontal in the editor.
Choose Straight and enter a distance of 450 feet.
Quick Tip: Vertical Profile
You can edit the Vertical data such as grades and elevations of alignment in the Vertical tab.
Step 5: Define Transverse Cross-Section
Click the + icon next to Transverse to define the alignment cross-section at a specific station.
Step 6: Configure First Station Cross-Section
Enter the cross-section parameters for Station 0:
Station
0 ft
Left Edge to PGL
22 ft
Step 7: Add Section Component
Click the + icon next to At Sta 0 and enter:
Width
22 ft
Left Slope
-2%
Right Slope
2%
Step 8: Add Second Station Cross-Section
Click the + icon next to Transverse again to define the cross-section at Station 450.
Enter the parameters:
Station
450 ft
Left Edge to PGL
22 ft
Width
22 ft
Left Slope
-2%
Right Slope
2%
Step 9: Accept Changes
Click Accept to save the alignment configuration.
Quick Tip: Roadway Surface Display
If the 3D Bridge Alignment doesn't appear in the Graphics Window, click Zoom Extents on the right or enable Show Roadway Surface from Settings.
Verification
After completing these steps, the roadway alignment should appear as shown below.
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