Bentley Systems · Bridge Engineering

OpenBridge

Modelling, analysis and design for bridges of all types.

Finite element analysis render of a long-span bridge with stress contours
Core capabilities
Model, Analyze, Design
Disciplines
Bridges
Training
By request
Licensing
SELECT · Subscription · E365

Overview

What is OpenBridge?

OpenBridge combines bridge modelling with analysis and design capability, connecting roadway geometry to structural behaviour in a single bridge engineering environment.

  • Bridge modelling
  • Girder design
  • Bridge project delivery
Finite element analysis render of a long-span bridge with stress contours

Capabilities

What OpenBridge does for your team

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Model

Build precise 2D and 3D engineering models that stay coordinated across disciplines.

Put to work on

Bridge modellingGirder designBridge project delivery

Workflow

Where OpenBridge fits in delivery

  1. 01

    Brief & data

    Geometry, loads, codes and the decision to support.

  2. 02

    Modeling

    Build the coordinated model everyone downstream works from.

  3. 03

    Analysis

    Check behaviour under load against the governing codes.

  4. 04

    Design

    Size members and components and record design intent.

  5. 05

    Deliverables

    Results, drawings and reports reviewed by an engineer.

Watch

A walkthrough of real workflows — from model to result — narrated by the engineers who teach it.

Licensing

Three ways to license OpenBridge

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Perpetual + SELECT

Own the licence; SELECT adds upgrades, support and flexibility.

Best for: Stable teams

Option 1

Term subscription

Annual or monthly seats that scale with project load.

Best for: Variable workloads

Option 2

Enterprise (E365)

Portfolio-wide access with consumption-based economics.

Best for: Many applications

Option 3

Master OpenBridge

Instructor-led, built around real project workflows — virtual, on-site or hybrid.

  • Tailored OpenBridge training is available by request.

Brochures & data sheets

Current vendor documents, sent with an engineer's note on what fits your workflow.

FAQ

OpenBridge, answered

What is OpenBridge used for?

Modelling, analysis and design for bridges of all types. Typical applications include bridge modelling, girder design, bridge project delivery.

Which industries use OpenBridge?

OpenBridge is used across many infrastructure sectors; ask us about yours.

How is OpenBridge licensed?

Through perpetual licences with SELECT, term subscriptions, or enterprise access (E365). We model your seat counts and portfolio breadth before recommending one.

Do you offer OpenBridge training?

Yes — instructor-led training for OpenBridge is available by request, tailored to your workflows.

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