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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
December 3: Free Webinar, Accelerated Bridge Construction
Exploring the benefits of steel over concrete to deliver reliable, durable, and cost-effective infrastructure.
Sustainability
Sustainability of Steel in Infrastructure
Steel’s attributes, including its inherent durability and recyclability, make it vital to modern society.
Buried Bridge
Steel Expedites Replacement of Washed Out Bridge in South Dakota
TrueNorth Steel expedites the production of twin 120″ x 86′ long 5 x 1 galvanized culverts with two 30 degree skewed headwalls.
Events
November 24: Free Webinar, Galvanize It! Bridge & Rebar
This 2-hour course introduces you to the basics of hot-dip galvanized steel bridges and reinforcing steel.
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SSSBA to Host Session on Press Brake Steel Tub Girder System at International Bridge Conference
Two SSSBA experts will host a session on press brake tub girders at the virtual International Bridge Conference.
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“Long-Term Analysis for Short-Span Bridges” – Modern Steel Construction
A recent life-cycle cost analysis compares steel and concrete short-span bridges.
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Turning a Challenge Into an Innovative Design Solution
West Virginia Department of Highways constructs states first press-brake-formed steel tub girder bridge.
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SSSBA Redesigns and Expands Website to Enhance User-Friendly Experience
New features include projects assistance, find-a-supplier, and educational section for students and professionals.
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SSSBA and Partners To Host Free Webinar On September 17th as Part of United for Infrastructure Week 2020
Free 1-hour webinar on accelerated steel bridge construction.
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SSSBA and Partners Offer Free Online Steel Bridge Live Lecture Series for Students and Faculty
Three-week online series runs from September 8-24, 2020.
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eSPAN140 Featured in Modern Steel Construction’s 2020 Hot Product Listing
eSPAN140 was updated in 2020 to include press-brake tub girder solutions and simplified buried bridge options.
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December 3: Free Webinar, Accelerated Bridge Construction
Exploring the benefits of steel over concrete to deliver reliable, durable, and cost-effective infrastructure.
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November 24: Free Webinar, Galvanize It! Bridge & Rebar
This 2-hour course introduces you to the basics of hot-dip galvanized steel bridges and reinforcing steel.
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November 19, 2020: AASHTO TSP·2 Bridge Webinar Series, Preventing Corrosion of Steel Bridges
A free bridge webinar on methods to prevent corrosion will be presented by 3 members of the SSSBA.
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It’s Back to (Virtual) School Time with Free Steel Bridge Education!
Take advantage of these free steel bridge virtual learning opportunities to advance your resume, academic pursuits, or career.
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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.
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2020-2021: Steel Bridge Forums
The National Steel Bridge Alliance’s Steel Bridge Forums are full-day immersive seminars on current design and fabrication topics for steel bridges.
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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.
Case Study
Short Span Shake-Up
Missouri short span bridge study finds steel saved 25% over concrete.
Economics
Smart Ways to Save Time and Money on Short Span Bridge Design and Construction
The SSSBA offers many proven cost-effective and time-saving solutions to improve infrastructure.
Steel Bridge Solution Types
Professional
Video: United for Infrastructure Webinar – Accelerated Steel Bridge Showcase
Video presentation highlights several steel bridge projects that featured accelerated bridge design and construction.
Design
Video: Suggested Fabrication Details, Part 2
This video provides an overview of simple and economical practices specific to girder fabrication.
Design
Video: Suggested Fabrication Details, Part 1
This video provides an overview of simple and economical fabrication for framing system layouts.
Design
Video: Understanding Fatigue
This video provides a basic overview of fatigue theory and relevant specifications related to short-span steel bridges.