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Want to optimize your beam designs? eBEAM140 is a free Excel-based tool for designing and refining simple span composite and noncomposite steel bridge beams.
Create Simple Span Bridge Designs in 5-Minutes
Want to build your own bridge? eSPAN140 is a free online design tool which provides customized steel solutions for bridges up to 140 feet.
Find a Supplier to Build Your Next Bridge Project
Looking for suppliers that specialize in short span bridges? The SSSBA provides free access to a complete online listing of manufacturers and suppliers.
Receive Expert Assistance For a Future Project
Do you have questions or need support for your next steel bridge project? The SSSBA offers free assistance for bridge owners and designers.
Events
Free 6-Part Summer Webinar Series: Steel Bridges – Beyond the Textbook (Starts June 9)
This free six-part summer webinar series, Steel Bridges Beyond the Textbook, delivers practical insights on real-world steel bridge design, construction, and preservation. Featuring case studies, design tools, and industry expertise, the series focuses on proven solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance long-term bridge performance.
News
FHWA Makes $3B Available for Bridge Investment – Bridge Applications Due June 29
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is making $3 billion available through its Bridge Investment Program for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country. Planning grant applications are due June 15, with bridge project grant applications due June 29.
News
Infrastructure Week 2026 On-Demand Webinar: How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment
During Infrastructure Week 2026, the SSSBA, in cooperation with the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the American Galvanizers Association (AGA), hosted a webinar focused on practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions. Now available on-demand, it highlights how resilient steel bridge design helps extend transportation dollars while improving long-term performance, durability, and reliability.
News
SSSBA Partners with Fought & Company for High-Impact Steel Bridge Lunch & Learn
SSSBA participated in a Lunch & Learn hosted by Fought & Company in Portland, bringing together more than 50 industry professionals. Michael Barker led a discussion on how bridge material choices influence long-term performance, cost, and resilience.
News
Michael Grubb Named Recipient of 2026 AISI Market Development Industry Leadership Award
This week, Michael Grubb, executive director of M.A. Grubb & Associates, received the AISI Market Development Industry Leadership Award at AISI’s General Meeting. The award recognizes his more than four decades of leadership advancing steel bridge design and national specifications.
News
FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster Addresses Steel Industry at AISI General Meeting
This week, FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster spoke at AISI’s General Meeting, emphasizing the role of domestic steel in strengthening America’s infrastructure. He also recognized the ongoing value of AISI–FHWA collaboration in advancing steel bridge innovation and long-term durability.
News
“Steel Bridge Savant” – Modern Steel Construction
An article in Modern Steel Construction profiles Karl Frank’s 50-year career in steel bridges, including academic work, research and innovative transportation studies. He is recognized as one of the U.S.’s top experts in steel bridge behavior.
Events
Infrastructure Week 2026: How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment (May 20)
Join the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, American Iron and Steel Institute and the American Galvanizers Association during Infrastructure Week 2026 for a free webinar exploring how resilient design strategies can help maximize the long-term impact of federal infrastructure investment. 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour) provided.
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FHWA Makes $3B Available for Bridge Investment – Bridge Applications Due June 29
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is making $3 billion available through its Bridge Investment Program for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country. Planning grant applications are due June 15, with bridge project grant applications due June 29.
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Infrastructure Week 2026 On-Demand Webinar: How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment
During Infrastructure Week 2026, the SSSBA, in cooperation with the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the American Galvanizers Association (AGA), hosted a webinar focused on practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions. Now available on-demand, it highlights how resilient steel bridge design helps extend transportation dollars while improving long-term performance, durability, and reliability.
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SSSBA Partners with Fought & Company for High-Impact Steel Bridge Lunch & Learn
SSSBA participated in a Lunch & Learn hosted by Fought & Company in Portland, bringing together more than 50 industry professionals. Michael Barker led a discussion on how bridge material choices influence long-term performance, cost, and resilience.
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Michael Grubb Named Recipient of 2026 AISI Market Development Industry Leadership Award
This week, Michael Grubb, executive director of M.A. Grubb & Associates, received the AISI Market Development Industry Leadership Award at AISI’s General Meeting. The award recognizes his more than four decades of leadership advancing steel bridge design and national specifications.
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FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster Addresses Steel Industry at AISI General Meeting
This week, FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster spoke at AISI’s General Meeting, emphasizing the role of domestic steel in strengthening America’s infrastructure. He also recognized the ongoing value of AISI–FHWA collaboration in advancing steel bridge innovation and long-term durability.
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“Steel Bridge Savant” – Modern Steel Construction
An article in Modern Steel Construction profiles Karl Frank’s 50-year career in steel bridges, including academic work, research and innovative transportation studies. He is recognized as one of the U.S.’s top experts in steel bridge behavior.
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AGA Releases Guide for Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Bridge Design
SSSBA member the American Galvanizers Association has released a new resource on hot-dip galvanized steel bridges, highlighting durable, low-maintenance solutions that support long service life.
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Free 6-Part Summer Webinar Series: Steel Bridges – Beyond the Textbook (Starts June 9)
This free six-part summer webinar series, Steel Bridges Beyond the Textbook, delivers practical insights on real-world steel bridge design, construction, and preservation. Featuring case studies, design tools, and industry expertise, the series focuses on proven solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance long-term bridge performance.
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Infrastructure Week 2026: How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment (May 20)
Join the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, American Iron and Steel Institute and the American Galvanizers Association during Infrastructure Week 2026 for a free webinar exploring how resilient design strategies can help maximize the long-term impact of federal infrastructure investment. 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour) provided.
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Free Live Lecture: Steel Bridges – Smarter by the Numbers (May 14 – Portland, OR)
Attend a free Lunch & Learn exploring how data-driven comparisons between steel and concrete can support smarter bridge design, cost and lifecycle decisions. Hosted by SSSBA member Fought & Company and led by Dr. Michael G. Barker, the session will highlight how broader evaluation criteria can improve project outcomes.
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Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (Oct. 12-14, 2026 – Omaha, NE)
SSSBA members are invited to attend the next Semi-Annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the latest research, technical advancements and educational initiatives in steel bridge design and construction. This meeting will be co-located with the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Executive Committee and Board meetings.
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Free 4-Part Quarterly Webinar Series: Steel Bridge Playbook (Next Webinar May 7)
This free, four-part quarterly webinar series delivers expert insights on steel bridge design, preservation, and innovation. Explore essential design resources, corrosion protection through galvanizing, accelerated construction methods, and real-world case studies to gain practical guidance for every steel bridge project. Sponsored by SSSBA and AGA. This course is accredited by AIA and RCEP to provide 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hours).
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SSSBA to Present and Exhibit at NASCC in Atlanta (April 22-24)
The SSSBA will present and exhibit at NASCC: The Steel Conference, April 22-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Stop by booth #950 to learn about the benefits of steel bridges and pickup a free gift!
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Free Webinar: Designing Stream Crossings to Improve Fish Passage and Flood Resiliency (April 23)
Join SSSBA member Contech Engineered Solutions for a webinar on Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) and stream simulation design. Learn how properly sized bridges and culverts improve fish passage, strengthen flood resilience, and support long-term infrastructure performance.
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Steel vs. Concrete: A Deep Dive into Bridge Life Cycle Economics
A comprehensive study by Dr. Michael Barker of the University of Wyoming analyzes 1,186 steel and concrete girder bridges in Pennsylvania to compare life cycle costs, offering data-driven insights into long-term economic performance and service life.
Education
Steel Bridge Essentials: 6-Part Video Series
A six-part webinar series covering topics essential to the design and installation of steel bridges is now available on-demand.
Events
Free Customized Workshops for Counties, DOTs, and Design Firms
The SSSBA now offers free customized in-person or vitual workshops for bridge owners and designers.
Professional
Steel Bridge 7-Part Webinar Series
Collection of 7-videos recorded from a webinar series hosted by the SSSBA on solutions for cost-effective steel bridges.
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Video
Video: United for Infrastructure Webinar – Steel Bridges and Resilience
During Infrastructure Week, Dr. Michael Barker and Jeff Cunningham highlighted the benefits of galvanized steel in resilient bridge design and construction. An on-demand video of the presentation is now available.
Sustainability
Infrastructure Week 2024 Recording: Preservation of Steel Bridges
In this webinar recording, industry experts discuss the most effective methods to preserve steel bridges.
Durability & Coatings
Iowa County Uses Galvanized Steel for ‘Long Lasting’ Bridge Project
Watch an interview with county engineer Brian Keierleber regarding the Buffalo Creek Bridge project in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Education
Building a Sustainable Infrastructure with Steel Bridges
Presentations from a five-part webinar series covering topics essential to the design and installation of steel bridges are now available on-demand.