Bridge Template Types
CSiBridge Express offers pre-built templates for commonly encountered bridge configurations, allowing users to quickly start projects without building from scratch.
- Superstructure Only
- Single Span Overpass
- Multi Span Overpass
- Waterway Crossing
- Straight Flyover
- Cross Flyover
- U-Turn Flyover
- Ramp 270 Degree

Deck Section Types
CSiBridge Express provides three distinct deck section types, each suited for different span lengths, load requirements, and structural configurations.
- RC Slab
- RC Beams
- PSC Girders

Girder Libraries
CSiBridge Express incorporates girder libraries compliant with AASHTO, Caltrans, and WSDOT standards, utilized for defining deck sections.The differences between the AASHTO, Caltrans, and WSDOT girder libraries primarily lie in their specific design standards, regional considerations, and structural requirements.
- AASHTO standard sections
- Caltrans specifications
- WSDOT design standards

Column Types
The parameters and preferences available for each column section type are dynamically adjusted based on the selected section type.CSiBridge Express offers various column types to accommodate different structural requirements.
- Prismatic
- Wall
- Trapezoid
- Flared
- Y-Shape

Bent Cap Types
Users have the flexibility to expand their selection of bent cap sections by assigning different section shapes to any of the three bent cap types.CSiBridge Express includes Bent Caps with following configuration.
- Uniform Depth
- Variable Depth
- Pier Head Slab

Foundation Types
CSiBridge Express provides various foundation options including shallow and deep foundations.
- Isolated and Combined Footing
- Pier Pile and Pile Shaft
- Pile Group configurations
- Virtual Support
- Combined Pile Group Footing

Bent
For each bent type, users have the flexibility to select the bearings, bent caps, columns, and foundation from a range of options linked to its component libraries.CSiBridge Express includes following Bent.
- Single Column Bent
- Multiple Column Bent
- Wall Column Bent
- Multiple Pile Bent
- Spring and Virtual Support

Abutment Types
Users can assign abutments from the component library to a bridge model.CSiBridge Express provides various abutments options.
- Closed Wall
- Open Frame
- Integral
- Spring and Virtual Support

Barriers & Safety Features
CSiBridge Express offers dedicated tools for barriers, dividers, and walkways as nonstructural components.
- Jersey and Jersey Fascia barriers
- Divider types for traffic separation
- Solid and Hollow walkways
- Custom configurable profiles

Bearing Types
CSI Bridge Express offers comprehensive tools for modeling and designing bridge bearings
- Pinned (Fixed/Stiff)
- Roller configurations
- Longitudinal and Transverse rollers
- Elastomeric Pad

Horizontal Alignment
CSiBridge Express provides multiple data input methods and quickstart options for defining horizontal alignment.
- Bearing and Lengths input
- PIs Using Cords method
- Segments definition
- Quickstart: Straight, Curve, S-Curve, U-Turn

Vertical Alignment
In CSiBridge Express quick profile options provide predefined configurations for rapid setup.
- PIs Using Cords method
- Segments definition
- Quick profiles: Flat, Ramp, Climb To
- Descent From and Flyover profiles

Soil Profile & Ground Data
CSI Bridge Express offers detailed tools to define ground levels and soil profile parameters for realistic foundation modeling.
- Ground and Foundation elevations
- Bearing Capacity values
- Vertical and Lateral modulus properties
- Skin Friction
