# Steel I Girder Code Check (AASHTO)

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**Navigation:** Superstructure Code Checks > Steel I Girder Code Check Aashto

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Steel I Girder Code Check (AASHTO) Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-i-girder-bridge-workflow/superstructure-code-check-sig/steel-i-girder-code-check-aashto-sig).
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Steel I Girder Code Check (AASHTO)

**Step 1:** Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Girder** cell, and then set **G1**.

![image-20250121-082431.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082431.png?api=v2)

![image-20250121-082440.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082440.png?api=v2)

**Step 2:** As a result of these operations, an issue will appear on the OpenBrIM screen. This does not necessarily mean that any operation was done incorrectly. The issue will be resolved when the code check template is define in the next step.

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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Learn how to read issues</summary>

When encountering the warning as seen in OpenBrIM app, there is a "issue" , it is advised to review the parameters you have provided. This warning suggests that there might be a missing or incorrect parameter in your input. Check inputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.

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When a warning is clicked, the reason can be displayed. The warning is expressed in the format of Component Group Name (can be viewed in the treeview) > User Defined Component Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet name column) > Parameter Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet column header).

After clicking on 'Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice' in the tree view, navigate to the Bolt category. Set the Bolt Property input. The issue will be resolved after these steps.

![](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/image-20230921-115943.png?api=v2)

The screenshot demonstrates one example of two Bolted Field Splice components named BFS1 and BFS2 by the user, with parameter names **Flange Bolt Property** and **Web Bolt Property**.

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**Step 3:** Enter the **Station** as **260.**

![image-20250121-082455.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082455.png?api=v2)

**Step 4:** Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Code Check Template** cell, and then set **SuperstrCCT**.

![image-20250121-082511.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082511.png?api=v2)

![image-20250121-082521.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082521.png?api=v2)

**Step 5:** Keep the **Panel Type** and **Modelar Ratio Comp. Method** as default.

![image-20250121-082534.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082534.png?api=v2)

**Step 6:** Enter the **Modular Ratio** as 7.5639\*\*.\*\*

![image-20250121-082553.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082553.png?api=v2)

**Step 7:** You can edit the Deck Reinforcement parameters of Steel I Girder Code Check from **Deck Reinforcement** tab.

Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Input Data Preference** cell, and then set **Override Deck Rebar**.

Enter the **Lumped Top Reinforcement Area within the Effective Width** as **7.893.**

Enter the **Distance from the CL of Top Bars to the Top of the Deck** as **3.**

Enter the **Lumped Bottom Reinforcement Area within the Effective Width** as **3.947.**

Enter the **Distance from the CL of Bottom Bars to the Bottom of the Deck** as **3.**

Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Deck Rebar Material** cell, and then set **A615\_60**.

Enter the **Concrete creep adjustment factor** as **3.**

![image-20250121-082608.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082608.png?api=v2)

![image-20250121-082618.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082618.png?api=v2)

![image-20250121-082711.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082711.png?api=v2)

**Step 8:** Set name as **G1Span**.

![image-20250121-082727.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101575893/image-20250121-082727.png?api=v2)

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The completed steel i girder code checks are illustrated below. Please verify that you have the same model on your end by examining each view provided here. For more information on how to perform visual checks, refer to the quick tips.
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To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.
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Steel I Girder Code Check AASHTO
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