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

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BENEFITS

Rapid conceptual road & bridge design

OpenRoads ConceptStation helps teams create conceptual road and bridge designs with cost analysis and 3D visualization.

  • Design smarter, faster, at concept stage

    OpenRoads ConceptStation lets engineers sketch roads, bridges, and intersections in hours using real-world data, AASHTO standards, and live cost estimates.

  • Visualize designs with cinematic realism

    Using the embedded LumenRT engine, render photo-realistic 3D models instantly, complete with vehicles, lighting, and environment to win client and public approval.

  • Move seamlessly to detailed design

    Export your optimized concept directly to OpenRoads with a single click, preserving geometry, templates, and superelevation for accelerated project delivery.

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

OpenRoads ConceptStation

Conceptual road and bridge design software

Starting at

$4,656.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 1 Key for training or services

  • Sketch roads, bridges, ramps, and intersections in hours using AASHTO-compliant tools
  • Generate real-time cost estimates that update dynamically as design changes are made
  • Visualize designs in cinematic 3D using the embedded LumenRT rendering engine
  • Export directly to OpenRoads Designer for seamless transition to detailed design

More details

Context data 

  • Import terrain models, raster DEMs, GIS, images, and reality meshes (.3MX) 
  • GeoCoordination Services to locate, download, and transform geospatial data 
  • Compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and Esri File Geodatabase formats

Road design 

  • AASHTO-compliant road design with automatic superelevation via Method 5 
  • Best-fit vertical alignment to existing ground with heads-up editing tools 
  • Supports freeways, interstates, arterials, collectors, roundabouts, and tunnels

Bridge design 

  • Two-click bridge placement with automatic span and superelevation calculation 
  • Choose from prestressed concrete girder, cast-in-place slab, or box girder types 
  • Edit spans, piers, abutments, wing walls, and supports via handler manipulator

Intersections & ramps 

  • Simple intersection placement with default radius, taper, and lane markings 
  • Automatic auxiliary lane creation for ramps based on design speed

Cost estimation  

  • Real-time cost estimates that refresh dynamically as design elements are added 
  • Detailed quantities and cost reports generated per design scenario

Visualisation 

  • Cinematic 3D rendering via embedded LumenRT with real-time lighting and shadows 
  • Adjust time of day, depth of field, lens flares, and motion blur interactively

Interoperability 

  • Export .alg, .ird, .itl, and .rwk files directly to OpenRoads for detailed design 
  • SELECT CONNECT Edition includes ProjectWise Connection Services for collaboration 

 

Processor:

  • Intel® or AMD® 3.0 GHz for MX.

Operating System:

  • Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Windows 8 and 8.1 (64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (64-bit)
  • Note: Windows 7 operating system is supported only if you have its service pack (SP1) installed.

    Bentley does not support its software running on Microsoft operating systems versions that Microsoft has "retired." For more information see Microsoft's application retirement policy and the Bentley Application Support Lifecycle.

Memory:

  • 4 GB minimum, 16 GB or more recommended. Additional memory will almost always improve performance, particularly when working with larger models.
  • For the Visualization mode to perform well, since this machine will export your scene and author animation inside the LumenRT Live Cube, the recommended minimum is:
    • 2GHz Intel processor or faster (multi-core CPU recommended)
    • 2GB of free RAM (4GB recommended)

Disk Space:

  • Graphics card supported by DirectX 9.0. See graphics card manufacturer for latest information on DirectX drivers.
  • If insufficient video RAM or no graphics card supported by DirectX can be found, For best performance, graphics display color depth should be set to 24-bit or higher. When using a 16-bit color depth setting, some inconsistencies will be noted.
  • For the Visualization mode, we recommend:
    • NVIDIA GeForce 400 series GPU or better, or ATI Radeon 5800 series or better, with at least 1 GB of VRAM

Internet connection:

  • Internet connectivity is required to use some of the features of the product and installation of software prerequisites, if not already installed on the machine.

USER STORIES

Real stories. Real results.

Sichuan Road and Bridge sets new benchmark for regional smart highways

SRB saved CNY 17.5M, industrialized project delivery, and set a new smart highway benchmark using Bentley OpenRoads ConceptStation.

A digital visualization of a major interchange on the Chuxiong-Dali Expressway, created by SRBG using Bentley's 3D road design applications to manage the complex, multi-level roadway in steep terrain.

Chongqing and Guizhou organizations advance construction of Taihong Yangtze River bridge

Bentley’s interoperable reality modeling applications help to save CNY 1.8 million in construction management costs.

A visualization from the comprehensive 3D BIM model of the Wufengshan Changjiang Bridge, created by the design institute to manage the complex engineering of this dual-use, long-span suspension bridge.

WSP saves 475 hours on Melbourne’s port rail transformation project

WSP united 250 team members on a vital rail project by leveraging a digital twin, providing a single source of truth for all stakeholders.

digital twin for the Port of Melbourne's Port Rail Transformation Project, showing a federated model used for design review and issue resolution.

FAQS

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OpenRoads ConceptStation supports a wide range of road classes including freeways, interstates, rural minor arterials, urban collectors, and urban principal arterials. You can sketch roads, ramps, intersections, roundabouts, and tunnels using AASHTO-compliant drawing tools. Horizontal and vertical alignments are fully editable, and superelevation is calculated automatically using Method 5. Road templates make it easy to define typical cross-sections and apply street markings with minimal effort.

Yes. OpenRoads ConceptStation includes GeoCoordination Services that allow you to locate, download, and import geospatial data for any project location. Supported formats include terrain models (.DTM, .TIN), raster DEMs, GIS files (SHP, Esri File Geodatabase, OpenStreetMap), images (TIFF, JPEG, MrSID), and reality meshes (.3MX) from Bentley ContextCapture. This real-world context data is transformed into intelligent 3D models, significantly reducing time spent assembling existing condition data.

OpenRoads ConceptStation includes a dedicated cost tab that provides a high-level overview of estimated project costs. As design elements are added or modified, the refresh tool updates cost estimates in real time. You can generate detailed quantities and cost reports for each design scenario, and include allowances to reflect real-world pricing. Component materials in bridge deck templates also drive quantity and cost calculations, helping you identify high-cost items early in the planning phase.

Yes. Once your conceptual design is finalised, you can export it directly to OpenRoads Designer with a single click via the Export tab. OpenRoads ConceptStation automatically generates the .alg, .ird, .itl, and .rwk files needed to transfer geometry, templates, template drop transitions, and superelevation data. This ensures geometric integrity is maintained as your design moves from the conceptual phase into detailed design, supporting accelerated project delivery and improved design quality.

OpenRoads ConceptStation features an embedded LumenRT engine that generates photo-realistic, cinematic 3D visualisations in seconds. Simply click the Visualise tab to launch LumenRT mode, where your model is rendered in a rich environmental context complete with vehicles, water, skies, trees, and characters. You can interactively adjust time of day, apply lens flares, depth of field, and motion blur. These visualisations are ideal for presenting designs to clients, stakeholders, and the public.

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