Roads and highways

Engineering software solutions for road and highway planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

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OVERVIEW

Simplify complex roadway delivery

Road and highway projects require a lot of coordination across lifecycle phases. Bentley solutions connect teams and data to improve project delivery, asset performance, and roadway resilience.

Design

Create intelligent, data-rich, and shareable 3D models that provide a clear vision for the entire project team, ensuring buy-in 
from the very beginning.

Capture and integrate trusted reality data to improve roadway planning accuracy and reduce design risk. 

Evaluate roadway concepts, costs, and performance early to support faster, more informed planning decisions. 

Coordinate roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and corridor design within one connected digital environment.

Model and analyze subsurface conditions to support safer, more resilient roadway infrastructure design. 

Build

Bring your project to life by visualizing the construction sequence in advance. Integrate schedules with 3D models to solve issues proactively for a safer, more efficient build.

Visualize roadway construction sequencing to reduce clashes, delays, and project delivery risk. 

Monitor roadway construction progress with real-time project visibility and performance insights. 

Connect office and field teams using trusted construction data to reduce rework and improve efficiency. 

Improve roadway delivery by connecting 2D, 3D, and 4D workflows across the project lifecycle. 

Operate

Optimize daily performance with real-time data from your asset. Make smarter, data-driven decisions that’ll help ensure it operates reliably.

Monitor roadway conditions and infrastructure performance using real-time operational and sensor data. 

Manage roadway assets and conditions within a connected linear referenced network environment.

Support safe and compliant oversize and overweight transport routing using accurate roadway and asset data. 

Maintain

Extend the life of your asset using a digital twin. Remotely monitor real-time conditions to identify problems before they occur, improving safety and long-term reliability.

Automate roadway inspections and condition assessments using AI-powered infrastructure analysis. 

Transform roadway reality data into accurate 3D digital twins for maintenance and asset visibility. 

Analyze roadway traffic flow and network performance to support better transportation planning. 

Solutions

Roadway support, above and below ground

Road and Highway Design

Bentley road and highway design software provides multidisciplinary 3D tools to improve collaboration and increase efficiency.

  • Conceptual road and bridge design created in OpenRoads ConceptStation and visualized in a real-world context.

    OpenRoads ConceptStation

    Starting at

    $4,656.00 USD

    Road and bridge concept design software

    • Design
  • Detailed 2D design plan of a highway overpass and intersection created in OpenRoads Designer

    OpenRoads Designer

    Starting at

    $7,226.00 USD

    Road design software

    • Design
  • Detailed 3D analytical model of a bridge showing internal rebar and structural components

    OpenBridge Designer

    Starting at

    $10,028.00 USD

    Integrated bridge design, analysis, and modeling software

    • Design
  • Detailed 3D structural analysis of a tunnel lining designed in OpenTunnel Designer.

    OpenTunnel Designer

    Starting at

    $7,539.00 USD

    Tunnel design software

    • Design
  • Urban stormwater analysis in OpenFlows Storm showing a flood simulation and network capacity.

    OpenFlows Storm

    Starting at

    $1,355.00 USD

    Stormwater system modeling and analysis software

    • Design
  • City-scale 3D reality mesh created in iTwin Capture Modeler to produce a digital twin.

    iTwin Capture Modeler

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    Reality modeling and context capture software for digital assets

    • Design
  • MicroStation interface showing a 3D model of a control tower.

    MicroStation

    Starting at

    $2,656.00 USD

    Infrastructure CAD software for 2D and 3D design

    • Design

Geotechnical and Subsurface Analysis

Analyze ground conditions and subsurface risks with advanced modeling and data insights to support safe, resilient road design.

  • 2D geotechnical finite element analysis in PLAXIS 2D showing soil-structure interaction for an excavation.

    PLAXIS 2D

    Starting at

    $4,450.00 USD

    2D geotechnical finite element analysis software

    • Design
  • 3D geotechnical finite element analysis in PLAXIS 3D showing soil-structure interaction for a tunneling project.

    PLAXIS 3D

    Starting at

    $11,675.00 USD

    3D geotechnical finite element analysis software

    • Design
  • 3D geological model in Leapfrog Works showing subsurface stratigraphy and borehole data beneath a surface topography map.

    Leapfrog Works

    Starting at

    $11,600.00 USD

    3D geological and subsurface modeling software

    • Design
  • 3D bridge model in OpenGround, showing the integration of subsurface geotechnical data with the infrastructure design.

    OpenGround

    Starting at

    $245.00 USD

    Geotechnical data management software and collaboration platform

    • Design

Digital roadway construction

Bentley construction delivery software uses 4D digital twins to keep stakeholders aligned from planning through field execution.

  • 4D construction model in SYNCHRO showing cranes installing a new bridge section over a railway

    SYNCHRO 4D

    Starting at

    $4,980.00 USD

    4D construction planning and performance tracking software

    • Build
  • Construction project performance dashboard in SYNCHRO Perform showing KPIs like Schedule Performance Index and labor costs.

    SYNCHRO Perform

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    Construction performance management software

    • Build

Collaborative project delivery

Connect people, data, and workflows in one environment to deliver road and highway projects faster and with greater visibility.

  • ProjectWise

    Starting at

    $312.00 USD

    Infrastructure project delivery software

    • Design
    • Build
  • Bentley Infrastructure Cloud interface, displaying a global map and project management dashboard.

    Bentley Infrastructure Cloud

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    Infrastructure delivery and performance software

    • Design
    • Build
    • Operate
    • Maintain

Roadway asset detection and analysis

Bentley software combines AI analytics and roadway condition data to proactively assess needs, prioritize funding, and plan work.

  • Blyncsy using AI to automatically detect and inventory roadway assets like traffic signals and signs on a city street.

    Blyncsy

    Starting at (per mile)

    $8.00 USD

    AI-powered roadway asset inventory and inspection solution

    • Operate
    • Maintain

Apart from maximizing the return on investment, we ensure sustainable infrastructure for generations to come by transforming roadway construction through digital twin excellence.

– Dr. Cassidy Anak Morris, Director of Public Works Department, Sarawak

USER STORIES

Real stories, real users

Alabama DOT improves operational efficiency using AI

Alabama DOT achieved detection accuracy within 3% of their field data surveys at a fraction of the cost using computer vision and AI models.

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JKR Sarawak cuts costs by 30% using digital twins

JKR Sarawak optimized design and construction using an integrated digital ecosystem, while delivering a more sustainable road asset.

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Beca boosts efficiencies by 20% using a 3D environment

Beca streamlined workflows and enhanced collaboration using a 3D environment to deliver a road along a corridor with volcanic activity.

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FAQS

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Bentley’s advanced civil engineering software solutions, which support the full project lifecycle of roads and highways. Tools such as OpenRoads Designer enable detailed roadway geometry, corridor modeling, drainage design, and terrain analysis within a 3D, BIM-driven environment. Complementary solutions like OpenSite Designer, OpenBridge Designer, and iTwin applications enhance collaboration, digital twin creation, and data integration across distributed teams.

 

Bentley software leverages reality modeling, cloud-based workflows, and digital engineering to improve accuracy, efficiency, and project outcomes. By using Bentley’s connected infrastructure solutions, organizations can design safer, more sustainable roads and highways while meeting evolving regulatory and performance requirements.

Yes, Bentley's geotechnical engineering solutions help teams establish a shared, reliable understanding of ground conditions using earth modeling, analysis, and geotechnical data management. Using capabilities from OpenGround , Leapfrog, and PLAXIS, teams can reduce subsurface risk and support safer, more sustainable roadway design. Explore our civil geotechnical solutions to learn more.

Yes. Bentley applies AI across road engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations to analyze data, surface insights, and support better decisions. AI helps automate condition assessments, enhance construction monitoring, improve traffic and asset analysis, and enable more proactive maintenance using trusted digital twins and operational data.

Bentley offers flexible subscription‑based licensing designed to support individual users, teams, and organizations. Options include role‑based access, shared licenses, and enterprise‑wide subscriptions, enabling teams to scale usage, manage costs, and access software and services as project needs evolve.

Bentley provides comprehensive roadway asset management capabilities, enabling agencies to monitor, maintain, and optimize road networks over time. Applications such as AssetWise, OpenRoads, and iTwin solutions support asset performance management, condition assessment, and lifecycle planning using connected data and digital twins. These tools integrate inspection data, sensor inputs, and historical records to deliver real-time insights and predictive analytics for better decision-making.

Bentley’s asset management software helps transportation organizations improve asset reliability, extend infrastructure lifespan, and prioritize maintenance strategies. By leveraging digital intelligence, agencies can ensure safer, more resilient, and cost-effective roadway networks.

Yes. Bentley solutions are designed for open, interoperable workflows and work alongside other infrastructure engineering software. They support industry standards and enable teams to share data, collaborate across disciplines, and integrate information from multiple tools throughout the project lifecycle.

Bentley solutions help improve roadway construction planning by enabling data-driven workflows, 4D modeling, and enhanced project coordination within Bentley Infrastructure Cloud.

Tools such as OpenRoads Designer and SYNCHRO provide advanced capabilities for construction simulation, scheduling, and constructability analysis, allowing teams to visualize and optimize projects before construction begins. By integrating design models with time, cost, and resource data, Bentley’s platform supports better planning, reduced risk, and more efficient delivery. iTwin applications further enhance collaboration by providing real-time digital twin insights throughout the construction lifecycle.

This connected approach helps agencies and contractors deliver roadway projects faster, more safely, and with greater predictability.

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