How Do Engineers Connect Angled Members to Columns in Bridge Designs?

[Trasky]

How do you resolve an angled member supporting a vertical load into a column and cantalivered beam problem?

 

[Aero Stud]

What are you trying to find ? If it's just the force/stress then at your clamped edges in general you have axial force/stress, shear (perpendicular to axial) and don't forget the moment. Do a free body diagram and you'll find them, remember you have symmetry there.