Pier System

Definition

Intermediate bridge support between abutments.

Class kind

system

Abstract

yes

Depth

2

Origin

reference source

Ontology

engineering-reference-book.bridge v1.0.0

Aliases

Pier, Bent, Bents, Intermediate Bent, Concrete Bent

Abbreviations

—

Last changed

7/27/2026, 2:50:05 PM

Identification

Positive labels

Pier System, Pier, Bent, Bents, Intermediate Bent, Concrete Bent

Negative labels

—

Visual features

—

Min identity clues

0

Evidence

Preferred views

—

Evidence types

view, detail, schedule, note, dimension, level, section_callout

Source trace required

yes

Measurements (0)

None — this class carries no measured quantities.

Relationships (2)

• supported_bybridge.foundation_system
• supportsbridge.superstructure

BOQ items (0)

None — no quantity is derived from this class directly.

Validation

Blocking if missing

no

Human review allowed

yes

• no_evidence_no_number
• retain_document_page_bbox_and_evidence_id
• do_not_mix_drawing_revisions
• do_not_average_conflicting_values
• prefer_explicit_labels_over_shape_only
• match_plan_elevation_and_section_when_applicable

Provenance

Basis

engineering_reference

Project values included

no

regional_terminology

no page list

Children (3)

• Pier Cap bridge.substructure.pier_system.pier_cap
• Pier Shaft bridge.substructure.pier_system.pier_shaft
• Pier Wall bridge.substructure.pier_system.pier_wall