Support Lines

This section defines the locations of abutments and piers along the bridge alignment.

Navigation: Bridge Geometry > Support Lines

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Support Lines Reference.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Support Lines

Navigate to Bridge Geometry > Support Lines in the tree view.

Support Lines navigation

Step 2: Create First Support Line

Click the three-dot icon on the first Bridge cell and set it to BRG1.

Step 3: Define All Support Lines

Create support lines at the following stations:

Support Line	Station (ft)
Abut1	0
Pier2	160
Pier3	360
Abut4	520

Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction

Offset values use the PGL (Profile Grade Line) as the reference point.

Offset reference

Verification

The completed support lines are shown below.

Completed support lines