BRADD Information
Latest News: updated July 5, 2023
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Latest News: updated July 5, 2023July 5, 2023
The BRADD software program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests.
The new version is BRADD v3.2.8.0. This
release has been updated for the December 2019 Release of Design Manual Part 4 (DM-4)
and the current master items catalog (Pub 408) item numbers and descriptions after
April 2020 changes.
As a result, BRADD v3.2.8.0 is considered an update of additional function. As such, all existing license holders of BRADD
will be required to submit a completed
Update Form and payment of the Updated Version for Additional Functions
license fee.
Consultants and others with a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.8.0 by paying the update license fee indicated in the table below. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.8.0 by paying the license fee indicated in the table below. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
BRADD v3.2.8.0 New License and Update Fees
| License Holder | New License |
Current License Version | |||
| Prior to 3.2.4.0 | 3.2.4.0 thru 3.2.5.0 | 3.2.6.0 thru 3.2.6.1 | 3.2.7.0 thru 3.2.7.1 | ||
| Private Organizations (e.g. Consultants) |
$5,000 | $5,000 | $4,500 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| Educational Institutions for Consulting Use |
$5,000 | $5,000 | $4,500 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| Educational Institutions for Educational Use Only |
$500 | $500 | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Local Governmental
Agencies |
$500 | $500 | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Foreign Governments |
$500 | $500 | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Department Executive
Agencies |
Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| State Transportation Agencies outside PA |
Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Note: PA 6% Sales Tax applies to all license and update fees with exceptions for out-of-state organizations and tax-exempt organizations as explained in the Ordering/Updating section.
Please note that the software will no longer be provided on a CD. Once the Update Form is received an e-mail will be sent with download instructions. The new installation will require a License Key that will be provided in the e-mail. A valid e-mail address must be provided on the Update Form in order to receive the download instructions.
November 9, 2022
The BRADD software program has been revised to address two operational
issues that have been reported with BRADD v3.2.7.0. Refer to
e-Notification 059 for additional details.
A free patch to upgrade to BRADD v3.2.7.1 is available to fix these issues. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.2.7.0 can download and install the patch for free to address these issues. See the Downloads section for details on downloading and installing the patch.
Users with a license for an older BRADD version can update to BRADD Version 3.2.7.1 by paying the applicable update fee as indicated in the Ordering/Updating section. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.7.1 by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
June 20, 2022
The BRADD software program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests.
The new version is BRADD v3.2.7.0. This
release has been updated for the December 2019 Release of Design Manual Part 4 (DM-4)
and the current master items catalog (Pub 408) item numbers and descriptions after
April 2020 changes.
As a result, BRADD v3.2.7.0 is considered an update of additional function. As such, all existing license holders of BRADD
will be required to submit a completed
Update Form and payment of the Updated Version for Additional Functions
license fee.
Consultants and others with a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.7.0 by paying the update license fee indicated in the table below. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.7.0 by paying the license fee indicated in the table below. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
October 6, 2021
Software Orders may now be paid via Credit Card. Refer to e-Notification 055 for further information.
In response to COVID-19, non-essential PennDOT personnel are required to work from home. As a result, we do not have regular access to BRADD Software Orders sent via USPS or private parcel carriers. Until further notice, BRADD Software Orders can be submitted by e-mailing the appropriate Ordering Form and/or Update Form for credit card payment to ra-pdbraddmanager@pa.gov. The forms and payment should then be mailed as before using the address provided on the forms. Expect delays in processing your payment. Thank you for your patience.
Also, the mailing address for orders has changed to the following:
PennDOT BRADD Manager
PennDOT Bridge Office
400 North Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0094
June 7, 2021
The BRADD software program has been revised to address five operational
issues that have been reported with BRADD v3.2.6.0. Refer to
e-Notification 054 for additional details.
A free patch to upgrade to BRADD v3.2.6.1 is available to fix these issues. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.2.6.0 can download and install the patch for free to address these issues. See the Downloads section for details on downloading and installing the patch.
Users with a license for an older BRADD version can update to BRADD Version 3.2.6.1 by paying the applicable update fee as indicated in the Ordering/Updating section. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.6.1 by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
March 15, 2021
The BRADD software program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.2.6.0. This
release includes the implementation of barriers that comply with the AASHTO
Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH 2016). The implementation of the MASH
barriers in BRADD follows Change 3 to the April 2016 Edition of the Bridge
Design (BD) Standards, Change 3 to the September 2016 Edition of the Bridge
Construction (BC) Standards, and Change 7 to the June 2010 Edition of the
Roadway Construction (RC) Standards. As a result, BRADD v3.2.6.0 is considered
an update of additional function. As such, all existing license holders of BRADD
will be required to submit a completed
Update Form and payment of the Updated Version for Additional Functions
license fee.
Consultants and others with a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.6.0 by paying the update license fee indicated in the table below. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.6.0 by paying the license fee indicated in the table below. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
June 23, 2020
On 6/23/2020 the PennDOT BRADD e-Notification
system will be moved to a new server. To continue to receive e-Notifications,
everyone must renew their subscription by sending a blank e-mail to
penndot-bradd-subscribe-request@listserv.bakerprojects.com subscribe to the
new server.
You must then reply to the confirmation e-mail with "OK" in the body of the message to complete your subscription. If you do not see the confirmation e-mail in your Inbox, please look for it in your Spam or Junk E-Mail folder. If you locate the confirmation e-mail in your Spam or Junk email folder, then it is recommended that you add a rule to your e-mail software to allow all e-mails from "@listserv.bakerprojects.com" to be delivered to your Inbox.
For further details refer to e-Notification 052.
December 3, 2018
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests
as described in the Summary of November 2018 Revisions - Version
3.2.5.0. This version will be available as a free update to all existing BRADD
v3.2.4.0 licensees who access the BRADD website
Downloads page and enter their Company
Name, License Number and License Key that was used to license BRADD v3.2.4.0.
Once the information has been submitted successfully a download link will be
provided to download the BRADD v3.2.5.0 software and a new License Key will be
provided to use during the installation.
Consultants and others with a license for version 3.2.0.0, 3.2.1.0, 3.2.2.0, or 3.2.3.0 and can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.5.0 by paying an update license fee of $1,590 (including tax) for Private Organizations, $1,590 (including tax) for Educational Institutions for Consulting Use, $150 (no tax) for Educational Institutions for Educational Use, $150 (no tax) for Local Govermental Agencies, $159 (including tax) for Foreign Governmental Agencies, and no fee for Department Executive Agencies and Stage Transportation Agencies outside of Pennsylvania. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others with a license for version 3.1.6.2 and earlier can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.5.0 by paying an update license fee of $3,180 (including tax) for Private Organizations, $3,180 (including tax) for Educational institutions for Consulting Use, $300 (no tax) for Educational institutions for Educational Use, $300 (no tax) for Local Government Agencies, $318 (including tax) for Foreign Governmental Agencies, and no fee for Department Executive Agencies and State Transportation Agencies outside Pennsylvania. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.5.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $500 (no tax) for local governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Please note that the software will no longer be provided on a CD. Once the Update Form is received an e-mail will be sent with download instructions. The new installation will require a License Key that will be provided in the e-mail. A valid e-mail address must be provided on the Update Form in order to receive the download instructions.
May 25,
2018
The BRADD software program has been revised to correct a problem
with complex debonded strand patterns (more than 3 debonding locations designed
by PSLRFD) and to correct a problem with the load applied by PSLRFD for
intermediate diaphrams. Refer to
e-Notificaiton 050 for additional details.
A free patch is available for those users that are experiencing these problems. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 can download and install a patch to correct these problems. See the Downloads section for details on downloading and manually installing the patch. Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 for private organizations and $530 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
May 4,
2018
The BRADD software program has been revised to correct a problem
with the Integral Abutment pile cap height being too large (the minimum pile cap
height exceeds 3'-3"). This problem only occurs when the bottom of the pile cap
is sloped downwards (left-to-right, facing the abutment) and usually only occurs
at one of the Integral Abutments.
A free patch is available for those users that are experiencing these problems. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 can download and install a patch to correct these problems. See the Downloads section for details on downloading and manually installing the patch. Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 for private organizations and $530 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
March 9,
2018
The BRADD software program has been revised to
correct a problem with a skewed bridge with Integral Abutments and a Staged
Construction Joint that has different beam spacings on either side of the joint. For
this condition BRADD incorrectly details the integral abutment length on the "Abutment
Elevation" detail. Other details affected include the "Abutment Plan @ Top of
Deck" detail and the "Abutment Plan @ Pile Cap" detail. Refer to
e-Notification 048 for further information.
A free patch is available for those users that are experiencing these problems. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 can download and install a patch to correct these problems. See the Downloads section for details on downloading and manually installing the patch. Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 for private organizations and $530 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
December 6, 2017
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.2.4.0. This
release includes the implementation of the Concrete Vertical Wall Bridge
Barriers for bridges with Integral Abutments and for bridges with Superstructure
Only Abutments and it also includes implementation of the PA 10M Bridge Barrier
for bridges with Integral Abutments. As a result, BRADD v3.2.4.0 is considered
an update of additional function. As such, all existing license holders of BRADD
will be required to submit a completed
Update Form and payment of the Updated Version for Additional Functions
license fee.
Consultants and others with a license for version 3.2.3.0, 3.2.2.0, 3.2.1.0, or 3.2.0.0 and can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 by paying an update license fee of $1,590 (including tax) for Private Organizations, $1,590 (including tax) for Educational Institutions for Consulting Use, $150 (no tax) for Educational Institutions for Educational Use, $150 (no tax) for Local Govermental Agencies, $159 (including tax) for Foreign Governmental Agencies, and no fee for Department Executive Agencies and Stage Transportation Agencies outside of Pennsylvania. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others with a license for version 3.1.6.2 and earlier require an additional license fee documented on the the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.4.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $500 (no tax) for local governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Please note that the software will no longer be provided on a CD. Once the Update Form is received an e-mail will be sent with download instructions. The new installation will require a License Key that will be provided in the e-mail. A valid e-mail address must be provided on the Update Form in order to receive the download instructions.
December 5, 2016
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.2.3.0.
This version will be distributed as a free update to all
existing BRADD v3.2.1.0 and v3.2.2.0 licensees who submit a completed Update
Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section. Fill in the Update Form with $0.00 for the
Update License fee.
Please note that the software will no longer be provided on a CD. Once the Update Form is received an e-mail will be sent with download instructions. The new installation will require a License Key that will be provided in the e-mail. A valid e-mail address must be provided on the Update Form in order to receive the download instructions.
Consultants and others with a license for version 3.1.6.2 and earlier can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.3.0 by paying an update license fee of $1,590 (including tax) for Private Organizations, $1,590 (including tax) for Educational Institutions for Consulting Use, $150 (no tax) for Educational Institutions for Educational Use, $150 (no tax) for Local Govermental Agencies, $159 (including tax) for Foreign Governmental Agencies, and no fee for Department Executive Agencies and Stage Transportation Agencies outside of Pennsylvania. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.3.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $530 (including tax) for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
November 24, 2015
The BRADD software program has been revised to
correct a problem in designing shallow adjacent box beams. Without this
patch BRADD is unable to design adjacent box beams with depths of 17", 21" or
24". Refer to
e-Notification 043 for further details.
A manually installed patch is available for those users that are experiencing this problem. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.2.2.0 can download and install a patch to correct this problem. See the Downloads section for details on downloading and manually installing the patch. Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.2.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 for private organizations and $530 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
August 10, 2015
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.2.2.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing BRADD v3.2.1.0 licensees.
Consultants and others with a license for version 3.1.6.2 and earlier can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.2.0 by paying an update license fee of $1,590 (including tax) for private organizations and $159 (including tax) for governmental agencies. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.2.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $530 (including tax) for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
October 13, 2014
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.2.1.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing BRADD v3.2.0.0 licensees.
Consultants and others with a license for version 3.1.6.2 and earlier can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.1.0 by paying an update license fee of $1,590 (including tax) for private organizations and $159 (including tax) for governmental agencies. Use the Update Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.1.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $530 (including tax) for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
July 15,2014
Windows XP Compatibility - BRADD v3.2.1.0
which is scheduled to be releaseed in late September 2014 will not compatible
with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft officially discontinued support of Windows XP, meaning they will no longer provide security updates and bug fixes. As a result, BRADD version 3.2.1.0 will only be tested and supported on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 workstations, and the support for the installation and running of BRADD version 3.2.0.0 or earlier versions on Windows XP will be discontinued when BRADD version 3.2.1.0 is released.
November 18, 2013
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.2.0.0.
This release includes the implementation of the design and drafting of Integral
Abutment Bridges, and is considered an update for additional function. As such,
all existing license holders of BRADD will be required to submit a completed
Update Form and payment of the Updated Version for Additonal Functions
license fee. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version
3.2.0.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private
organizations and $530 (including tax) for governmental agencies. Use the
Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
October 18, 2013
The next release of BRADD, Version 3.2.0.0 will occur on
November 18, 2013. This release includes the implementation of the design and drafting of Integral
Abutment Bridges, and is considered an update for additional function. As such,
all existing license holders of BRADD will be required to submit a completed
Update Form and payment of the Updated
Version for Additonal Functions license fee. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.2.0.0
by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $530
(including tax) for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
August 8,
2012
The BRADD software program has been revised to
correct several problems with a stake-out dimension and work point
coordinates for integral abutment superstructure-only bridges with a skewed
superstructure and horizontal curve. Refer to
e-Notification 035 for further details.
The new version is BRADD v3.1.6.2. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.1.6.0 or 3.1.6.1 can download and install a patch to upgrade to Version 3.1.6.2. This is an inclusive patch, in that it also includes the revisions made for BRADD Version 3.1.6.1. See the Downloads section for details. Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.6.2 by paying the license fee of $5,300 for private organizations and $530 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section
February 29,
2012
The BRADD software program has been revised to
correct two problems. One correction is for those licensees that utilize
PowerDraft V8i instead of Microstation to generate drawings. The other
correction is to fix a problem with the BRADD auto-configuration of installed
software on the PC to open standard file types, such as, Word, Excel, HTML,
Text, DGN and PDF files, to name a few. Refer to
e-Notification 031 for further details.
A manually installed patch is available for those users that are experiencing these problems. Consultants and others who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.1.6.0 can download and install a patch to correct these problems. See the Downloads section for details on downloading and manually installing the patch. Users without a BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.6.0 by paying the license fee of $5,300 for private organizations and $530 for governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the Ordering/Updating section.
December 5, 2011
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.1.6.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing licensees. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.6.0
by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $530
(including tax) for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
August 30, 2010
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.1.5.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing licensees. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.5.0
by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $530
(including tax) for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
February 12,
2010
The BRADD software program has been revised to
correct
work point coordinates for bridges with integral abutments and
bearing seat offsets for adjacent box beam bridges. The new version is BRADD v3.1.4.1. Consultants and others
who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.1.4.0 can download and install a
patch to upgrade to Version 3.1.4.1. This is an inclusive patch, in that
it also includes the revisions made for BRADD described in
e-Notification 022. See the
Downloads section for details. Users without a
BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.4.1
by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
September 23, 2009
The BRADD software
program has been revised to correct a problem with the creation of DXF files.
These files are only needed by those that use AutoCAD. The degree symbol
has been corrected and several fraction characters have been corrected. The
BRADD v3.1.4.0 DXF Update is a free update to all
existing licensees of BRADD v3.1.4.0 that can be obtained from the
Downloads page.
August 28, 2009
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.1.4.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing licensees. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.4.0
by paying the license fee of $5,300 (including tax) for private organizations and $530
(including tax) for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
October 31, 2008
The BRADD software program has been revised to
correct the
bearing seat offsets at abutment 2 for box beam bridges. The new version is BRADD v3.1.3.2. Consultants and others
who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.1.3.0 or 3.1.3.1 can download and install a
patch to upgrade to Version 3.1.3.2. This is an inclusive patch, in that
it also includes the revisions made for BRADD Version 3.1.3.1. See the
Downloads section for details. Users without a
BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.3.2
by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
October 3, 2008
The BRADD software program has been revised to correct
several small operational issues. The new version is BRADD v3.1.3.1. Consultants and others
who have a current license for BRADD Version 3.1.3.0 can download an install a
patch to upgrade to Version 3.1.3.1. See the
Downloads section for details. Users without a
BRADD license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.3.1
by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
June 23, 2008
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.1.3.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing licensees. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.3.0
by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
October 30, 2006
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and user perfective maintenance requests. The new version is BRADD v3.1.2.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing licensees. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.2.0
by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
August 26,
2005
The BRADD software
program has been revised for
several error corrections and enhancements. The new version is BRADD v3.1.1.0.
This version will automatically be distributed as a free update to all
existing licensees. Consultants and others without a license can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.1.0
by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
January 5,
2005
The Bridge Automated Design and Drafting (BRADD) software
program Version 3.1.0 is available for a license fee in accordance with the
license agreement. Consultants and others can obtain BRADD Version 3.1.0
by paying the license fee of $5,000 for private organizations and $500 for
governmental agencies. Use the Ordering Form located in the
Ordering/Updating section.
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Copy of the Executive Summary and Program Description from the BRADD User's Manual - (Adobe PDF File Format, 115 KB)
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As per the September 2019 Edition of Design Manual Part 4, Part A, Chapter 1, Sections 1.4.2.2 and 1.4.2.3, the Department requires the use of BRADD on:
All
single span PENNDOT Bridge Projects (new single span bridge projects and all
single span bridge superstructure replacement projects) unless justified by the
designer; and
All local (municipal and county) single span Non-PENNDOT Pennsylvania Bridge Projects (new single span bridge projects and all single span bridge superstructure replacement projects) that are funded in part by the Department unless justified by the designer.
See Sections 1.4.2.2 and 1.4.2.3 of Chapter 1 of Part A of Design Manual 4 for further information.
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The next release of BRADD is scheduled for July 5th.
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The following are the System Requirements for BRADD.
The
drive selected to install the BRADD software should have at least 1,100 Mb free.
The
drive selected to run BRADD from (where the data is stored) requires 25 to 50 Mb
for each completed BRADD job.
The
Workstation PC must be running Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system.
It is
recommended that Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed prior to installing BRADD.
BRADD
has two non-critical dependencies on Microsoft Office. One feature is the
option to export BRADD Input tabular information to a comma separated file for Excel. Another feature is the option to open both
the "BRADD Technical Questions" and the "BRADD Revision Requests" on the
"Help" pull-down menu as templates and the option to open Excel spreadsheets
like the Designer Checklist. Microsoft Office 2003 or newer must be
installed in order for these features to work properly.
If BRADD is to generate DGN format design drawings, verify that an acceptable version of a supported Bentley product is already installed. The following versions of Bentley products are acceptable:
MicroStation: MicroStation V8i (SelectSeries 1, version 8.11.07 or newer), and CONNECT (Update 9 or newer)
PowerDraft: PowerDraft V8i (SelectSeries 1, version 8.11.07 or newer)
OpenBridge Modeler: CONNECT Edition (version 10.08.0.60 or newer)
OpenRoads Designer: CONNECT Edition (version 10.08.0.60 or newer)
Make sure that one of the supported Bentley products is installed prior to installing BRADD.
Note: Other Bentley products such as OpenBridge Designer cannot be used by BRADD for generating design files due to the integrated nature of that product. When installed as a module of OpenBridge Designer, OpenBridge Modeler can be used to create/edit DGN drawing files when controlled by OpenBridge Designer only.
Note:
BRADD drawings cannot be generated using the initial
version of MicroStation V8i (version 8.11.05), any version of PowerDraft CONNECT,
or any version of OpenBridge Designer.
If
PowerDraft V8i or MicroStation V8i is to be used with BRADD, verify that the PENNDOT Font 5 and 25
are installed in MicroStation (refer to BRADD User Manual Section 4.2.2.6). If
any CONNECT product is to be used with BRADD,
either verify that the PENNDOT Font 5 and 25 are installed, or install the
"Engineering Vert Mono" TrueType Font as documented in the BRADD User Manual
Section 4.2.2.5.
If
Interplot (IPLOT) is to be used to plot MicroStation DGN files, verify that
the IPLOT organizer is already installed.
If DXF
output is to be used with BRADD, a CADD application which can interpret DXF
files should be installed on the BRADD workstation(s). This CADD application
(e.g. AutoCAD) will not be used directly through BRADD, but can be used as a
Windows file-association for opening DXF files.
If
a PDF Sheet Set is to be created, BRADD requires MicroStation V8i (version
8.11.0.7 or newer) or MicroStation CONNECT (Update 9 or newer), or OpenBridge
Modeler (version 10.08.0.60 or newer).
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