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Video: 5 Frequently Asked Steel Bridge Questions
January 21, 2021This video discusses the most frequently asked questions about short span steel bridges.

The Science and Art of FEA Modeling
January 21, 2021This webinar will explore some of the frequent modeling issues encountered when creating FEA models of steel bridges.

12 Reasons to Use SPS Bridge Decks
January 21, 2021The Sandwich Plate System is a structural composite material used for bridge decks that is up to 70% lighter than reinforced concrete.

Video: Best Practices During Construction
January 14, 2021This video provides an overview of the best practices during construction for short span steel bridges.

January 27: Free Webinar – Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel and Sustainable Development
January 14, 2021The American Galvanizers Association invites you to attend a 1-hour webinar on hot-dip galvanized steel and sustainable development.

February 23-March 11, 2021: Free Steel Bridge Student Lecture Series
January 7, 2021Three-week online series offered in February/March will help build knowledge and resumes.

eSPAN140 Steel Bridge Design Tool Updated with New Features
December 22, 2020Update includes design standards for press-brake tub girders, updated buried bridge solutions, and new economical solutions for rolled beams.

Steel Press-Brake Formed Tub Girder System Selected for 2021 AASHTO Innovation Initiative Focus Technology
December 22, 2020AII will invest resources to accelerate the adoption of PBTG.

Press Brake Tub Girders Accelerate U.S Infrastructure Rebuilding
December 17, 2020Forming process is a viable, efficient, economical solution to replacing aging bridges

Engineer Conducts Study to Evaluate Life Cycle Costs
December 17, 2020Dr. Michael Barker explains why both steel and concrete should be considered for bridge projects.

Acrow Shares Insights on ABC During Webinar
December 11, 2020Ontario Good Roads Association online event explored the benefits of steel for reliable, durable, and cost-effective infrastructure.

14 Reasons to Use Structural Steel For Bridges
December 10, 2020Here are 14 reasons why steel provides an economical and sustainable choice for the repair or replacement of bridges.

Guardrail Knowledge Base
December 8, 2020The knowledge base contains basic information and resources for the use of guardrails on bridge structures.

Sustainability of Steel in Infrastructure
November 19, 2020Steel’s attributes, including its inherent durability and recyclability, make it vital to modern society.

Steel Expedites Replacement of Washed Out Bridge in South Dakota
November 19, 2020TrueNorth Steel expedites the production of twin 120″ x 86′ long 5 x 1 galvanized culverts with two 30 degree skewed headwalls.

Contractor Saves $15,000 With Steel Structural Plate Arch
November 12, 2020The 9’-0” x 3’-10½” single- radius steel structural plate arch was assembled by the contractor and installed in only two days.

Ohio County Accelerates Cost-Effective Bridge Replacements With Steel
November 5, 2020County saves over $10,000 using galvanized steel beams over concrete box beams.

Steel Bridge Improves Habitat Conditions for Fish and Wildlife
November 5, 2020A 75-foot single span rolled beam bridge in Oregon improves habitat conditions for fish and wildlife by restoring natural stream hydrology.

Weight Comparison Chart of Rolled Beams vs. Plater Girders
October 29, 2020Tables compare the weight of or rolled beam sections to plate girder sections.

“Long-Term Analysis for Short-Span Bridges” – Modern Steel Construction
October 9, 2020A recent life-cycle cost analysis compares steel and concrete short-span bridges.

Evaluation of Short Span Steel Bridge Design Standards
October 1, 2020A design evaluation of two 80-foot simple short span steel bridges with cross-sections capable of carrying two traffic lanes.

Guidelines to Design for Constructability and Fabrication
September 30, 2020The guideline is for use in the design and fabrication of steel bridges to ensure efficient and economical girder design and construction.

It’s Back to (Virtual) School Time with Free Steel Bridge Education!
September 29, 2020Take advantage of these free steel bridge virtual learning opportunities to advance your resume, academic pursuits, or career.

Advantages of Steel Truss Bridge Construction
September 21, 20205 advantages of constructing steel truss bridges for both short and long span crossings.

Video: United for Infrastructure Webinar – Accelerated Steel Bridge Showcase
September 18, 2020Video presentation highlights several steel bridge projects that featured accelerated bridge design and construction.

Free Customized Workshops for Counties, DOTs, and Design Firms
September 17, 2020The SSSBA now offers free customized in-person or vitual workshops for bridge owners and designers.

Project Spotlight: Captain William Henry Moore Bridge
September 15, 2020A 75 ft span x 15 ft rise buried steel bridge was constructed over a creek crossing in Alaska.

eSPAN140 Question and Answers
September 15, 2020eSPAN140 is a interactive web-based tool to quickly develop cost-effective preliminary designs for short span steel bridges.

Turning a Challenge Into an Innovative Design Solution
September 8, 2020West Virginia Department of Highways constructs states first press-brake-formed steel tub girder bridge.

Time to First Maintenance Chart for Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
September 8, 2020Chart provides a visual representation of the time to first maintenance for hot-dip galvanized steel.

Zinc Coating Life Predictor
September 8, 2020Tool calculates atmospheric corrosion rates of zinc coatings using a corrosion database and five environmental parameters.

SSSBA Redesigns and Expands Website to Enhance User-Friendly Experience
September 2, 2020New features include projects assistance, find-a-supplier, and educational section for students and professionals.

SSSBA and Partners To Host Free Webinar On September 17th as Part of United for Infrastructure Week 2020
August 27, 2020Free 1-hour webinar on accelerated steel bridge construction.

SSSBA and Partners Offer Free Online Steel Bridge Live Lecture Series for Students and Faculty
August 25, 2020Three-week online series runs from September 8-24, 2020.

Video: Suggested Fabrication Details, Part 2
August 18, 2020This video provides an overview of simple and economical practices specific to girder fabrication.

Video: Suggested Fabrication Details, Part 1
August 18, 2020This video provides an overview of simple and economical fabrication for framing system layouts.

Video: Understanding Fatigue
August 18, 2020This video provides a basic overview of fatigue theory and relevant specifications related to short-span steel bridges.

Video: Basics of Limit States and LRFD Bridge Design
August 18, 2020This video provides an introduction to the basics of limit state design and how engineers design and detail bridges.

eSPAN140 Featured in Modern Steel Construction’s 2020 Hot Product Listing
August 18, 2020eSPAN140 was updated in 2020 to include press-brake tub girder solutions and simplified buried bridge options.

Steel Bridge 7-Part Webinar Series
August 18, 2020Collection of 7-videos recorded from a webinar series hosted by the SSSBA on solutions for cost-effective steel bridges.

SSSBA Publishes New Research Report in Technical Series On Innovative Press-Brake Formed Steel Tub Girder Bridge Technology
August 12, 2020Research report on field evaluation that includes skew and superelevation.

Ohio Design Data Sheets
August 10, 2020Short span steel bridge design data sheets for use in Ohio.

Press Brake Tub Girders Featured in “Bridge Structures” Journal
August 4, 2020An article highlighting press brake tub girders is published in a key bridge journal.

Research Reports: Development and Experimental Testing of Press Brake Tub Girders
August 2, 2020Seven volume research report on the development and testing of steel press brake formed tub girders.

Plate Girder Short Span Steel Bridge is Built Using Design From eSPAN140
July 7, 2020The High Point Lane bridge in Missouri was built utilizing preliminary designs generated from eSPAN140.

Iowa County Saves Costs by Choosing Buried Steel Bridge for Replacement Project
July 7, 2020Buried steel bridge is constructed with local crews in Buchanan County Iowa.

Weathering Steel Pedestrian Bridge Provides Beautiful Connection for People and Park Area
July 7, 2020Weathering steel 32-foot span pedestrian bridge constucted to blend in with the environment.

Amish Sawmill Bridge: An Innovative Steel Solution for Short Span Bridge Design
July 7, 2020Buchanan County Iowa receives IBRC grant to constuct a press brake tub girder bridge.

Texas Public Works Uses Prefabricated Bridge for Replacement Project
July 7, 2020Contractor uses press brake tub girder for its ease of construction and short lead time (less than 8 weeks).

Saving Time in Michigan with Press-Brake-Formed Steel Tub Girders
July 7, 2020St. Clair County Michigan Uses Press Brake Tub Girders for ABC Project.

Steel Bridge Construction: Myths & Realities
July 7, 2020Report dispels the “myths” surrounding the use of steel in bridge construction.

What You Should Know About Buried Bridges
July 7, 2020Joel Hahm, Contech Engineered Solutions, provides an expert Q&A on buried bridges.

Research Report: An Assessment Of Weathering Steel Bridges In West Virginia
July 7, 2020Report provides an assessment of the performance of the weathering steel bridges in West Virginia.

Research Report: eSPAN140 Performance Assessment of Jesup South Bridge
July 7, 2020Report is to discuss the development of eSPAN140 and its associated design standards.

Sheet Pile Wall Abutments
July 6, 2020Steel sheet piles prevents scour from becoming a problem.

Driven Steel Piles
July 6, 2020H-Piles beams are driven in the ground for deep foundation applications.

Precast Concrete Piles
July 6, 2020Precast piles are made of prestressed concrete that are driven into the ground by means of a diesel or hydraulic hammer.

T-WALL® Retaining Wall System
July 6, 2020T-WALL® is a gravity retaining wall system, consisting of modular precast concrete units and select backfill.

Geosynthetically Confined Soil Wall Abutment
July 6, 2020GRS consists of closely-spaced layers of geosynthetic reinforcement and compacted granular fill material for supporting bridge abutments on low-volume roads.

Modular Precast Wall Systems
July 6, 2020Integral abutment bridges are structures where the superstructure and substructure movetogether to accommodate the required translation and rotation.

Precast Concrete Integral Abutments
July 6, 2020Integral abutment bridges are structures where the superstructure and substructure movetogether to accommodate the required translation and rotation.

Precast Concrete Cap Beam
July 6, 2020Precast concrete cap beams are the most common prefabricated elements in bridge substructures.

History and Overview of Press Brake Tub Girders
July 6, 2020The press-brake-formed tub girder is a recently developed technology for short span bridge applications.

Short Span Shake-Up
July 4, 2020Missouri short span bridge study finds steel saved 25% over concrete.

Cedar Creek Fish Passage Restoration Del Norte County, California
July 1, 2020Video of a modular bridge installation that took place for the replacement of a culvert in a California fish passage.

Ohio County Finds Creative, Sustainable Steel Solutions for Bridge Replacement
June 12, 2020Muskingum County saved $51,000 by using repurposed beams.

Muskingum County’s Short Span Steel Bridge Solution – Quicker, More Cost-Effective and Constructed in 30 Days!
June 12, 2020Muskingum County used local crews to construct a steel bridge in 35-days.

Smart Ways to Save Time and Money on Short Span Bridge Design and Construction
June 12, 2020The SSSBA offers many proven cost-effective and time-saving solutions to improve infrastructure.

Improving the U.S. Bridge Infrastructure Grade With Steel Solutions
June 12, 2020The SSSBA offers many proven cost-effective and time-saving solutions to improve infrastructure.

Breathing New LIFE Into Short Span Steel Bridge Design
June 12, 2020eSPAN140 provides a proven, cost-effective engineering solution to update our nations infrastructure.

Turning a Challenge Into an Innovative Design Solution
June 12, 2020The Amish Sawmill Bridge in Iowa is the first steel press-brake-formed tub girder bridge in service in the United States.

Research Report: Life Cycle Costs Matter When Comparing Steel and Concrete Girder Bridges
June 12, 2020Dr. Barker developed a database to determine and compare the life cycle costs of steel and concrete girder bridges.

Hidden in Plain Sight–the Design, Cost and Maintenance Advantages of Steel Buried Bridges
June 12, 2020Steel buried bridges are durable and resilient, with the ability to support very heavy loads.

2020-2021: Steel Bridge Forums
June 9, 2020The National Steel Bridge Alliance’s Steel Bridge Forums are full-day immersive seminars on current design and fabrication topics for steel bridges.

“Tub Time” – Modern Steel Construction
May 13, 2020A new report showcases the development of press brake-formed tub girder bridges.

Sandwich Plate System Deck
May 12, 2020SPS is a structural material of two metal plates with a polyurethane elastomer core.

Steel Orthotropic Decks
May 12, 2020Orthotropic decks are composed of a steel plate that is covered by a shop-installed roadway surface.

Partial Depth Precast Concrete Deck Panels
May 12, 2020Partial-depth concrete panels span between girders and act as stay-in-place forms for cast-in-place concrete.

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Decks
May 10, 2020Open grid decks can be described as small-scale steel framing systems used as a bridge deck.

Concrete/Steel Hybrid Decks
April 28, 2020Steel hybrid decks consist of an open grid deck and full depth precast deck panel.

Open Grid Decks
April 28, 2020Open grid decks can be described as small-scale steel framing systems used as a bridge deck.

Full Depth Precast Deck Slabs
April 28, 2020Full depth precast deck slabs are one of the most common prefabricated deck systems.

Timber Deck Panels
April 28, 2020Timber decks are primarily used on low-volume roadways, but the same design idea can be applied to larger-volume roads as well.

Innovative Bridge Design Saves Months in Construction Schedule
April 28, 2020Muskingum County (Ohio) uses press brake tub girder bridge for accelerated bridge project.

County to Save $100,000 Using Innovative Steel Design for Bridge Replacement Project
April 28, 2020Press Brake Formed Tub Girder (PBTG) provides cost-effective option for a County in Iowa.

Missouri DOT Selects Steel for 45 Foot Span Bridge in Scott County
April 27, 2020Galvanized rolled steel beam beat out concrete by 2.5 percent in this Missouri DOT project.

Midland County Bundles Innovative Steel Bridge System and Saves Big
April 27, 2020The new Orr Road Bridge in Midland County, Michigan, is a press brake fabricated steel bridge.

Ohio Bridge Raises the Bar for Future Short Span Construction
April 6, 2020The Cannelville Road Bridge in Ohio was completed ahead of schedule, and is expected to have a service life of more than 100 years.