Short Span Steel Bridges 
AGA Announces Alana Fossa as New Technical Director
The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Alana Fossa as Technical Director. This transition has the full support of Leadership Team Executive Director Melissa Lindsley, Marketing Director John Krzywicki, and Dr. Tom Langill, who will be cutting back to three days a week as Technical Director Emeritus.
Alana has been with the AGA since 2015 serving as the Corrosion Engineer and Senior Corrosion Engineer. During her tenure, she has become an invaluable source of hot-dip galvanizing knowledge for our members and specifiers and a trusted expert on HDG with key influential organizations such as AMPP, ASTM, the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
In addition to her comprehensive technical acumen, Alana has been instrumental in the development of key research programs including:
- Abrasive Media for Preparing Duplex Systems
- Coating Appearance Video Series
- Progressive Dip Calculator/Charts
- Zinc and Galvanic Corrosion Guide
- HDG Guide on AESS
According to AGA President Keith Ewing, “Alana’s knowledge of and passion for the hot-dip galvanizing industry are remarkable and I have no doubt she will accomplish extraordinary things for the AGA and our industry.”
Does the SSSBA offer educational opportunities?
Yes! The SSSBA offers educational opportunities to students and professionals:
Professionals: The SSSBA provides complimentary half-day or full-day workshops on short span steel bridge design to states, counties, and design firms. Topics covered include practical and cost-effective steel bridge design and fabrication with eSPAN140, press-brake-formed steel tub girders, steel buried bridge design, galvanized coating solutions, and economical design with case studies, and more. The workshops can take place virtually or in-person, compliments of the steel industry. Learn more.
Students: The University of Wyoming and the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance created a free 6-part live-lecture educational series to cover the many aspects of designing, fabricating, and constructing steel bridges. All students who successfully complete the education series will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Wyoming. Learn more.
Speakers: The SSSBA provides expert speakers to present topics of interest on the cost-effective design and construction of short span steel bridges. If you need a speaker for your next event, contact the SSSBA.
News
Steel Bridge Task Force Honors Thomas Murphy with 2026 Richard S. Fountain Award
The Steel Bridge Task Force honored Thomas P. Murphy of Modjeski and Masters with the 2026 Richard S. Fountain Award during its September 28 meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. The award recognizes Murphy’s outstanding leadership and contributions to advancing steel bridge design, research and AASHTO specifications.
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SSSBA Semi-Annual Meeting in Omaha Highlights Innovation and Industry Collaboration
Steel bridge industry leaders gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, for the SSSBA Semi-Annual Meeting. The meeting featured technical presentations, industry updates, facility tours and discussions on advancing short span steel bridges. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2027, in Washington, D.C.
Events
Free Steel Bridge Plate Girder Design Course: 6-Part Live Webinar Series (Starts Nov. 3)
Take your bridge design skills to the next level in this free six-part webinar series led by Dr. Michael Barker, University of Wyoming. Learn step-by-step how to design a composite plate girder bridge and earn a certificate of completion in this course from the SSSBA.