The first tab in this module contains bridge identification information corresponding to the codes defined in the "Recording and Coding Guide for the Structure Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation's Bridges" developed by the Federal Highway Administration - Office of Engineering, Bridge Division. This includes state, highway, county, structure, and facility codes. Additionally, this tab tracks bridge location information by allowing you to include coordinates, milepoint, location description, and identification of the features associated with the bridge. Several fields on this tab have special functions; these are described below:
Field Name |
Use/Purpose |
Road Number |
This field allows you to associate your bridge with a road from the Roads module. To select a road, click on the field caption button or press F9 to access the pick list. |
Road Name |
When you associate your bridge with a road in the previous field, the corresponding Road Name will automatically be entered by the system into this field. |
Ref Post |
Reference Posts are generally recorded in miles and are also known as Mile Markers. These posts typically do not move when a portion of the road is contracted or expanded. The reference post will be displayed in the corresponding Roads record. |
Org. Station |
This field is provided to identify the original stationing point and is generally recorded in feet. Stationing does not necessarily reflect the location of the Reference Post. This is a numeric field designed for linear referencing. |
Curr Station |
This read-only field is used by the system to reflect changes from the original stationing point. Changes are recorded in the associated Roads record when a road is contracted or expanded. If changes have been made and are not yet reflected in these fields, you may need to run the "Update Stationing" Toolkit function in the Roads module. Follow the link for additional information. |