Support Lines
This section defines the support line locations for abutments and piers along the bridge alignment, including stations and skew angles.
Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Support Lines
Navigate to Bridge Geometry > Support Lines in the tree view.
Step 2: Create First Support Line (Abutment 1)
Click the three-dots icon on the first cell and set the bridge to "Bridge1". Enter Station 23846 ft for the first abutment.
Step 3: Create Remaining Support Lines
Create support lines for the remaining structures at their respective stations:
Support
Station (ft)
Abut1
23846
Pier1
23897
Pier2
23982
Abut2
24027
Step 4: Define Skew Angles
Enter the skew angle for each support line as shown in the figure below.
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use the Profile Grade Line (PGL) as the reference point.
Verification
After completing these steps, your Support Lines should match the view shown below.
Video Walkthrough
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