Rural intersection: alternative layouts

Total video time: 8:34

Last updated: 2026-01-06

Exercise files: rurl-int-prjct-wid-edglin-ali-end-data-c3d16.zip

Start with: 12345678\Design\aliprofs\AliProf-25.dwg

rurl-int-layout-altrnativ-01.mp4 4:36

  1. Set the layer to P_RDWY_4thAve_IntLayout_Alt1
  2. WisDOT Design tab > Parametric Design > Intersection Blocks > Int-Type-B-Tan

  3. The insertion point is the intersection of main line centerline and ETW of side road

  4. Rotate > select the block > select the insertion point for the base > select a point along the ETW alignment

  5. Set the intersection angle by dragging the triangular grip over to the side road alignment

  6. Adjust the lane width in the Design tab of the properties block

  7. Use the Standard detail drawing to determine the Radii based on the Q value

    Info: Standard detail drawings can be found at https://wisconsindot.gov/rdwy/sdd/sd-09a01.pdf#1

  8. Repeat the steps with the west side of the intersection

    rurl-int-layout-altrnativ-02.mp4 3:58

  9. Set the current layer to P_RDWY_4thAve_IntLayout2
  10. Copy the east intersection to a new layer
    1. Select the intersection block
    2. Home tab > Layer ribbon > Copy to layer
    3. Select the Alt2 layer to copy to
    4. Select the base point and then select the point again
    5. Turn off the Alt1 layer
  11. Insert a Type D intersection block on the west side of the road
  12. Rotate it in place
  13. Set the intersection angle
  14. Set the side road width to 11'
  15. Set the W value to the width of the shoulder or 5'
  16. Set R1 to 40' and R2 to 70'

  17. Now you can toggle between the alternatives by turning on and off the layers