Aside from being faster and easier to construct and alter a bridge design, parametric bridge design has further benefits. Several different detailed bridge concepts can be generated in a short period of time, allowing the best solution for the project to be picked. The ability to visualize a 3D geometric representation of the finished structure aids in visualization and determining constructability. 

However, the greatest value can be obtained with a modeling package created exclusively for bridge designers. Different loading scenarios can be examined with Allplan Bridge, whether for the basic design or the building stage – all inside the same model. For each stage, moments, shear, deflection, creep and shrinkage, temperature, and other factors can be calculated. Allplan Bridge will also create a library of cross-sections from completed projects in order to improve and advise future designs and bids. However, the fundamental value that parametric modeling adds to BIM is that it allows designers to address any uncertainties before construction begins, eliminating costly or risky guesswork on the job site. Bridge design software with the capability and precision of Allplan Bridge is a true advance in bridge design.