Short Span Steel Bridges Buchanan County Provides Virtual Tour of Iowa Steel Bridges
In this 20 minute video, county engineer Brian Keierleber provides an in-depth overview of five steel bridges that have recently been built in Buchanan County, Iowa.
- Buried Steel Bridge Structures (Learn more about the 200th Street Bridge)
- Rolled Beam Steel Bridges (Learn more about the Jesup South Bridge)
- Grade 65 Steel Beams (Learn more about Grade 65 beams)
- Press Brake Tub Girder (Learn more about the Amish Sawmill Bridge)
- Galvanized Steel Bridge (Learn more about the Buffalo Creek Bridge / Cyclone Bridge)
The virtual steel bridge tour was part of the Local Agency Bridge Innovation and Demonstration Days hosted by the Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), Bridge Engineering Center, and Buchanan County Secondary Roads Department.
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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