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Please follow the instructions provided below to create the alignment where the bridge will be located.

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Navigate to Bridge Geometry > Roadway Alignment

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Enter Start Station as 0 ft

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To define alignment properties, click on the three-dot icon located on the cell and then select "Editor".

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To add a circular segment, click on the + icon located next to "Horizontal" in the editor.

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Choose "Straight" and enter distance of 450 feet.

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titleQuick Tip: Vertical

You can edit the Vertical data such as grades and elevations of alignment in the Vertical tab.

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To define the alignment cross-section at a specific station, click on the + icon located next to "Transverse".

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Enter the cross-section Station as 0 ft.

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Enter the Left Edge to PGL distance as 22 ft. This distance is the length from the left edge to the centerline of the alignment.

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To add a section component, click on the + icon located next to "At Sta 0".

Enter the Width as 22 ft and Slopes as -%2 and %2.

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Click again + icon next to the Transverse to define the alignment cross-section at new specific stations.

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Enter 2nd Station as “450” ft and Left Edge to PGL as 22.

Enter the Width as 22 ft and Slopes as -2% and %2 under "At Sta 450".

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And Click “Accept”

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titleQuick Tip: Roadway Surface

If 3D Bridge Alignment doesn’t show up in the Graphics Window, either click Zoom Extends on the right or Show Roadway Surface from the Settings.

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Tip

Completed bridge alignment is illustrated below.

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