Structures blocks

WisDOT provides dozens of custom blocks for structures plans. Many of the blocks are dynamic, meaning they have grips or drop-down menus to dynamically alter the block. Many blocks also have attributes - text that can be edited using the attribute editor or in the properties menu. For more information about blocks, see the Inserting blocks and Blocks and external references pages.

For more information about what was changed for each block, see the What's New sections of the Civil 3D version info page for each date.

Unless otherwise noted, the blocks are all available for easy use in the structures Palettes #pal.

Block scale

Structures blocks are drawn to different scales based on their intended use. These scales are listed next to the block descriptions in the next sections. Use the table below to scale a block correctly for your intended use.

The WisDOT blocks component files consist of AutoCAD drawings. The files are located in: C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D20xx\Components\Blocks and subfolders. All structures blocks are located in structures.dwg. More information about non-structures blocks can be found on the WisDOT blocks page.

In addition, structures sheet border blocks are stored in the Sheet templates #sheet .

The following blocks are stored in the Sheet templates #sheet . They are automatically inserted when creating a new sheet layout from the structures template tool palette.

The following blocks are available within the Annotation blocks #anno palette. The annotation blocks contain symbols and general annotation details for use on most drawings. Most of these blocks are made for details/architectural templates, and will need to be scaled up by 12 for a layout/decimal template or if used in a sheet layout. The Table Template block is the only block which should be placed in either model space or paper space at scale 1. After it is placed, choose the annotation scale from the dynamic dropdown options.

The blocks on the General Plans Palette are for use on the first (general plan) sheet of a structure plan set. Some of the blocks are specific to grade separation or stream crossing bridges. Additional general plans blocks needed for culverts or retaining walls are on their own palettes.

The blocks on the CS & Quan Palette are for use on the cross section and quantities sheet. Some of the blocks are specific to grade separation or stream crossing bridges. Additional general note blocks needed for culverts or retaining walls are on their own palettes. With the exception of the Cross Slope block, all blocks in this table are intended to be placed directly on the sheet layout at a scale of 1.0.

The blocks on the Substr. Palette are for use on bridge abutment and pier sheets. For piling plan blocks, see the Steel palette.

The blocks on the Rebar Palette are for detailing reinforcement. Bar detailing blocks are intended to be used in plan details or design sketches. The remaining blocks are for the bill of bars and bar bend details.

The blocks on the Super Palette are for detailing bridge superstructures. Steel shapes required to detail girders or diaphragms are on the Steel palette.

The blocks on the Super Palette are for detailing standard traffic barriers, fences, and lighting.

The blocks on the Steel Palette include piles, structural steel shapes, bolts, and other steel details.

The Culvert Palette includes blocks specific to concrete box culverts.

The Wall Palette includes blocks specific to mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls.

The Misc. Palette includes blocks for structural approach slabs, subsurface exploration sheets, and a viewport outline guide.