5. Superstructure Attachments

This section covers non-structural elements attached to the bridge deck, including barriers and roadway surfaces.

Superstructure attachments contribute to dead load and may affect live load distribution. Define these after the deck is modeled.

Attachments to Model

Attachment	Description
Barrier	Traffic barriers along deck edges
Roadway	Roadway surface and striping definitions

Components

• Barriers: Concrete traffic barriers (F-shape or similar) that provide vehicle containment
• Roadway: Lane markings and surface definitions for load application

Model Views

Barrier Placement

Complete Deck with Attachments