BIM bridge modeling in one workflow
Rapidly generate accurate, data-rich 3D bridge models with intelligent, parametric software designed for seamless integration into your bridge design workflow.
Accelerate BIM bridge modeling
Create parametric 3D BIM models with rule-based components that adjust to design changes, reducing rework and manual errors.
Improve 3D design communication
Communicate bridge design intent with 3D visualization, native rendering, and animations to verify constructability and align stakeholders faster.
Automate bridge drawing production
Generate contract-ready bridge documentation directly from the 3D bridge model. Produce plans, sections, and reports without duplicating work.
OpenBridge Modeler
Create intelligent, data-rich 3D models of bridges with purpose-built parametric modeling tools.
Key Features:
- Design, model, and detail bridges
- Perform construction sequence investigation
- Manage project changes
- Generate preliminary terrain context directly using Cesium World Terrain
- Integrate roadway geometry and topography
*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.
guarantees an excellent structural performance
Bentley software guarantees an excellent structural performance in operation and reduces unforeseen adjustments during construction, especially relevant due to the geometrical complexity of segmental bridges.
Featured User Stories
NYSDOT
Industrializes the East 138th Street Bridge Using Digital Twin
The New York State Department of Transportation uses Bentley applications to accurately convey planning and resolve costly on-site construction issues.
PT. Wijaya Karya
the Longest Double-decker Bridge
The team used Bentley software to employ BIM methodology to save time and money, allowing a return on investment in three years.
ITALFERR S.P.A.
Optimizing Construction Management
Italferr implemented a BIM methodology to manage data and facilitate the creation of a digital twin to be used for lifecycle management of the Apice-Bovino section of the Napoli-Bari railway.
Pennoni
Pennoni saves 45,000 labor hours
Using OpenBridge Modeler, Pennoni accelerated design by 300% on a complex bridge and park, halving the time needed for landscape and utility design.
K2 Estudio de Ingeniería S.L.
K2 saves 1,000 work Hours on viaduct Project
K2 used OpenBridge Modeler for 3D modeling and analysis of a complex viaduct, saving 1,000 work hours and mitigating costly, time-consuming on-site errors
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited
DMRC improves efficiency by 20%
DMRC used OpenBridge Modeler to establish a digital twin for a new interchange station, improving efficiency by 20% and saving 1,200 resource hours.
FAQs
Because OpenBridge Modeler is purpose-built for bridges. While general BIM tools are designed for buildings and require extensive workarounds for civil infrastructure, every feature in OpenBridge Modeler is designed for bridge-specific challenges. This means you can model complex geometry, alignments, and components in a fraction of the time, without custom scripting or fighting the software.
You are creating a live, intelligent digital asset, not a static model. Its key competitive advantage is the seamless interoperability with the Bentley ecosystem. Your model can live reference road and rail alignments from OpenRoads and OpenRail. When the alignment changes, your bridge model knows. This eliminates the risk of building on outdated civil data, a common and costly error with disconnected workflows.
Yes, it includes out-of-the-box tools for complex structures, including steel tub girders, cross-frames, and precast segmental bridges. Unlike generalist software that would struggle, OpenBridge Modeler allows you to achieve a high Level of Detail (LOD) with purpose-built components, ensuring your model is accurate and constructible.
Through intelligent, parametric modeling. Bridge components are not just dumb solids; they are intelligent objects with rules. When you change a single parameter – like pier height, deck width, or a girder’s profile – the entire model automatically updates to reflect the change. This allows you to iterate on designs and explore alternatives in minutes, not days.
They form a complete, integrated workflow. You use OpenBridge Modeler to create the data-rich 3D physical model. That same model is then opened in OpenBridge Designer for structural analysis and design. There is no importing, exporting, or data translation, guaranteeing your analysis is always performed on the definitive model.
OpenBridge Modeler is a specialized software used to create intelligent, data-rich 3D physical models of bridges. Unlike general-purpose BIM tools, it is purpose-built for bridge-specific challenges, allowing users to accelerate the modeling process for design, visualization, and the eventual creation of automated construction deliverables
OpenBridge Modeler is built for the professionals responsible for the physical design and modeling of the bridge. Its primary users are bridge engineers, designers, modelers, and drafters. While these roles perform the hands-on modeling, the data-rich model they create serves the entire project team, including project managers for design reviews and BIM managers for ensuring project-wide data integrity.
Processor
Intel or AMD processor 2.5 GHz or greater
Operating System
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Memory
16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended
Video
1GB of video RAM or higher recommended
Disk Space
25 GB minimum free disk space
For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.
Licensing and Subscription options
Choose What is Right for You
One-year license with training
Virtuoso Subscription – A popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses
Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals. With no contract required, it’s easy to get started quickly.One-time purchase with support
Perpetual License with SELECT
A perpetual license of Bentley software is a one-time purchase, with a yearly maintenance subscription, called SELECT. This includes 24/7/365 technical support, learning resources, and the ability to exchange licenses for other software once a year. With SELECT, you will benefit from:- License pooling, so you can access your software from multiple computers.
- Access additional Bentley software with Term Licenses, which allow you to pay for what you use without the upfront cost of purchasing a perpetual license.
