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MICROSTATION INFORMATION – BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
CFLHD’S FTP SITE ACCESS
server name = ftp.cflhd.gov
user name = cflhd
password = fhwa-cflhd
Feel free to tell the user name and password to anyone who needs it. The only reason this is not
anonymous log-in is to keep out the casual hackers.
DOWNLOADABLE BRIDGE FILES ON THE CFLHD’S FTP SITE
The following METRIC files are on our ftp server in bridge\ MicrostationV8.zip
metricV8.dgn = MicroStation bridge seed files (this is the main file for creating drawings).
StandardV8.cel = standard bridge cell library:
bridge sheet borders used are MCENT and LAYOT1 or LAYOT2 (TS&L sheets).
fontcfl.rsc = standard bridge font libraries
Primarily use fonts 2 and Verdana (see TEXT below for details)
fhwals.rsc = custom bridge line style libraries
samplebar.dgn = bridge bar list sheets
Sample bridge sheet border, blank sheet border, standard bends (Note: An alternate form of bar list
sheet, e.g. ASA, may be used with approval)
The following ENGLISH files are on our ftp server in bridge\MicrostationV8.zip
englishV8.dgn = MicroStation bridge seed files (this is the main file for creating drawings).
StandardV8.cel = standard bridge cell library:
bridge sheet borders used are ECENT (English sheet border for all but bar list sheets), LAYOT1
or LAYOT2 (TS&L sheets).
fontcfl.rsc = standard bridge font libraries
Primarily use fonts 2 and Verdana (see TEXT below for details)
fhwals.rsc = custom bridge line style libraries
englishV8bar.dgn = bridge bar list sheets
Sample bridge sheet border, blank sheet border
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NAMING CONVENTIONS FOR BRIDGE .dgn FILES & SHEET NUMBERING
File naming convention: Use RG number with identifying information.
Example:
RG2737a.dgn
RG2737abut.dgn
RG2737gdr.dgn
RG2737rail.dgn
RG2737bar.dgn
PS&E PACKAGE COMPOSITION AND SHEET LAYOUT FORMAT
The following table is to be used as a general guide for the composition of a typical FLH bridge
PS&E package. Additional sheets may be required depending on the complexity of the bridge.
The Sheet Number shall begin with the Record Group (RG) number assigned to the bridge
followed by the sequential alpha code.
Drawing No.
Bridge Drawing Description
RG2737-A
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Plan, elevation, north arrow: May have general notes,
estimate of quantities if space allows
B
2 of 17
Foundation plan, north arrow, boring logs: May have
slope protection, quantity estimate, general notes if A
sheet does not have adequate space
C
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Abutment
D
4 of 17
Abutment
E
5 of 17
Abutment as required
F
6 of 17
Abutment as required
G
7 of 17
Pier
H
8 of 17
Pier as required
I
9 of 17
Girder
J
10 of 17
Girder
K
11 of 17
Girder as required
L
12 of 17
Deck plan, typical section
M
13 of 17
Deck plan
N
14 of 17
Rail
O
15 of 17
Reinforcing bar lists
P
16 of 17
Reinforcing bar lists as required
R
17 of 17
Reinforcing bar lists as required
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METRIC TEXT
The following would apply to a 1:10 scale drawing:
FONT 2:
WEIGHT
TX
TITLES WT=3
.060
m
SECTIONS/VIEWS WT=2
.044
m
VERDANA (ITALIC)
All general text
WT=1
.035 m
For other scales see Scale Conversion section below.
ENGLISH TEXT
The following would apply to a 1 ½”=1’-0” scale drawing:
FONT 2:
WEIGHT
TX
TITLES WT=3
.159
SECTIONS/VIEWS WT=2
.116
VERDANA (ITALIC)
All general text
WT=1
.093
For other scales see Scale Conversion section below.
VERDANA TEXT SPECIAL CHARACTERS
%%c = diameter symbol
%%p = plus & minus symbol
%%d = degree symbol
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METRIC WORKING UNITS (1,000)
Meters, Millimeters
SCALES
11”x 17” sheets are considered true scale. Scale Conversions – See below.
Note: Bridge sheets are drawn actual size, the border sheet, and cells are imported in at an active
scale shown below. The text size is also shown for the active scale being used.
SCALE CONVERSIONS W/ FULL SIZE [22x34]
APPROX.
METRIC
AC=MCENT, MWEST,
TERMINATOR
TX=(140)
TX=(175) TX=(240)
SIZE
SCALE
MEAST) AS=
AC=ARROW
TS=
1/4" = 1'-0"
1:50
.050
793.75
.175
.220
.300
3/8" = 1'-0"
1:30
.030
476.25
.105
.132
.180
1/2" = 1'-0"
1:25
.025
396.875
.0875
.110
.150
3/4" = 1'-0"
1:20
.020
317.5
.070
.088
.120
1-1/2" = 1'-0"
1:10
.010
158.75
.035
.044
.060
3" = 1'-0"
1:5
.005
79.375
.0175
.022
.030
1" = 10'-0"
1:100
.100
1587.5
.350
.440
.600
1" = 20'-0"
1:250
.250
3968.75
.875
1.100
1.500
1"= 40'-0"
1:500
.500
7937.5
1.750
2.200
3.000
AUTO DIMENSION TERMINATOR
Cell = Arrow
Width = 2.50
Height = 0.50
Weight = 2
ACTIVE SCALE (TRUE SCALE ACTIVATED) COMPUTATION FOR STORED CELLS
For Metric Scale 1: [50] take [50] times 15.875 = 793.75
TEXT COMPUTATION
For Metric Text 1: [50] take [.050] times 3.5 = .175
FOR TRUE SCALE ON [11X17] SHEETS:
The above table is for true scale on [22” x 34”] sheets. Cells MCENT @ AS= .010 will produce a
[11” x 17”] sheet which scales to 1:20.
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ENGLISH WORKING UNITS (1,000)
Survey Feet, Survey Inches
SCALES
11”x 17” sheets are considered true scale. Scale Conversions – See below.
Note: Bridge sheets are drawn actual size, the border sheet, and cells are imported in at an active
scale shown below. The text size is also shown for the active scale being used.
SCALE CONVERSIONS W/ FULL SIZE [22x34]
TERMINATOR
AC=(ECENT,
SCALE
AC=ARROW
TX=(140)
TX=(175) TX=(240)
EWEST) AS=
TS=
1/4" = 1'-0"
2.5
2.5
.564 .705 .967
3/8" = 1'-0"
1.667
1.667
.376 .470 .645
1/2" = 1'-0"
1.25
1.25
.282 .353 .483
3/4" = 1'-0"
.833
.833
.188 .235 .322
1" = 1'-0"
.625
.625
.140 .175 .240
1 1/2” = 1’-0”
.417
.417
.093
.116
.159
3" = 1'-0"
.208
.208
.047
.058 .080
1" = 10'-0"
6.25
6.25
1.4 1.75 2.4
1" = 20'-0"
12.5
12.5
2.8 3.5 4.8
FOR TRUE SCALE ON [11X17] SHEETS:
The above table is for true scale on [22”x 34”] sheets. Cells ECENT @ AS=.417 will produce a
[11”x 17”] sheet which scales to 3/4” = 1’- 0”
AUTO DIMENSION TERMINATOR
Cell = Arrow
Width = 2.70
Height = 2.70
Weight = 2
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GENERAL CADD STANDARDS
The following table is intended to be used a guide for the proper Line Codes, Line Weights, Text
Sizes, Fonts, and Levels for CADD level elements included in Bridge PS&E packages:
Line Code
Line
Text Size
Font
Level
Weight
BRIDGE BORDERS
Park
Name
0 2 4 2 8
Structure/Crossing
0 2 4
2 8
Name
State
Name
0 2 4 2 8
Sheet
Title
0 3 6 2 8
Information Blocks (top
0 0 3.5 2 1
of border)
Information Blocks
0 0 3.5 2 8
(bottom of border)
PRELIMINARY…label
0 2 12 7 62
Time & Date of Plot
0
0
3.5
23
61
File Location
0
0
3.5
23
61
BRIDGE PLAN DETAILING
Detail
Title
0 3 4 2 1
Detail Sub Title
0
2
3.5
2
1
Detail Scale
0
2
3.5
2
1
Concrete Outline
0
3
N/A
N/A
2
Structural Steel Outline
0
1
N/A
N/A
2
Reinforcing Steel
0
1
N/A
N/A
4
Construction Joint Line
0
0
N/A
N/A
2
Existing Structure and
6 0
N/A
N/A
11
Phantom Lines
Hidden Lines
3
0
N/A
N/A
2
Centerlines 4
0
N/A
N/A
2
Dimensions Lines
0
0
N/A
N/A
3
Witness Lines
0
0
N/A
N/A
3
Dimension Text
0
1
3.5
24
3
Detailing Notes Text
0
1
3.5
24
3
Rebar Labels and Text
0
1
3.5
24
5
Plan and Elevation
0 1 3.5
24 9
General Notes
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