Short Span Steel Bridges 
Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting – March 5, 2026
Event: Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Membership Meeting
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: Hybrid (virtual + in-person) – Washington, DC at the American Iron and Steel Institute Headquarters
Description: The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) is a group of bridge and buried soil steel structure industry leaders who have joined together to provide educational information on the design and construction of short span steel bridges in installations up to 140 feet in length. The SSSBA members meet in-person twice per year to discuss research, technical and educational activities.
If you are not a member and still interested in attending, please contact dsnyder@steel.org for information on how to join the meeting.
Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
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New Design Tools – Explore innovative tools that help engineers and fabricators streamline bridge design and stay ahead of the competition.
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Steel Bridge Research – Learn about the latest research expanding options for short span bridges.
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Marketing & Outreach – Get updates on efforts with counties, DOTs, and design firms to expand steel bridge adoption, and find out how you can get involved.
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Industry Collaboration – Hear how partner organizations are working together to drive innovation and advance steel solutions.
Tentative Agenda:
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Informal Social Gathering, 6:30PM ET
- Thursday, March 5, 2026 (time are tentative)
- SSSBA Marketing Council
- 9:00–10:30 AM ET
- SSSBA Technical Council
- 10:30 AM–Noon PM ET
- Lunch Break
- SSSBA General Session
- 12:30 – 2:00 PM ET
- Other Business (open discussion on short span bridge topics for those who wish to participate)
- 2:00–3:00 PM ET
- SSSBA Marketing Council
For additional information, registration, or membership questions, please contact Dan Snyder (dsnyder@steel.org), SSSBA director and AISI vice president of construction.
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.
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