This Architectural Drawing is AutoCAD 2d drawing of Pier type 8 For canal type 600 in AutoCAD, Dwg files. Pier caps transfer the loads from the superstructure to the piers. They hold the bridge girders on bearing pads and disperse the loads from the bearings to the piers. Bridges with piers will all have pier caps to transfer the load from the superstructure. For more details and information download the drawing file.