Case Studies

SSSBA member Acrow supplied two prefabricated modular steel bridges to keep traffic moving during major infrastructure projects in Clark and Floyd Counties, Indiana.

Fabricated by SSSBA member TrueNorth Steel, the Goose River bridge in North Dakota was completed in just two months and earned an AISC/NSBA 2024 Prize Bridge Award.

The Michigan DOT selected a modular steel bridge from SSSBA member Acrow for US-131 in Kalamazoo, ensuring continuous traffic flow and uninterrupted rail operations during the replacement of two aging bridges.

The New Mexico DOT buried steel bridge project, featuring SSSBA member Contech’s custom structural plate design, was honored as the NCSPA Project of the Year for its innovative wildlife crossing solution on I-25 at Raton Pass.

In an article from Modern Steel Construction, the emergency replacement of a damaged northwest Pennsylvania bridge resulted in a safer, more efficient steel bridge, with SSSBA member High Steel Structures as the fabricator and detailer for the project.

Watch this four-part, on-demand video series featuring expert-led case studies on cost-effective, resilient short span bridge projects—now available with downloadable presentation materials.

In an article from Modern Steel Construction, discover nine reasons why a galvanized steel truss bridge was the best solution for a rural Ohio creek crossing and why those same reasons may apply to your next local road project.

The Assonet River Railroad Bridge in Massachusetts was fully assembled off-site using galvanized steel and installed in just 11 days, minimizing environmental impact and ensuring long-term durability for expanded commuter rail service.

For a recent bridge replacement, Mercer County chose a hot-dip galvanized steel bridge to ensure a durable, cost-effective solution that could be delivered quickly and withstand a corrosive environment.

After over 80 years of wear from daily traffic, the Parkwood Road Bridge was upgraded with Valmont’s U-BEAM™ system to enhance safety and streamline construction.

By choosing a steel beam girder bridge, the county reduced the overall project costs and decreased the time for construction.

The corrugated steel Stoney Nakoda Exshaw Wildlife Arch in Western Canada showcases the balance of engineering and environmental stewardship, setting a new standard for wildlife-friendly infrastructure.

A new 70-foot steel bridge in the Olympic National Forest restores a vital fish passage, demonstrating steel’s durability and adaptability for environmentally sustainable infrastructure.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) replaced an aging bridge to enhance safety and accessibility, using a press-brake tub girder bridge from SSSBA member Valmont Structures.

Russ Renner, Whiteside County Engineer, decided on a steel solution for an upcoming 105′ long bridge replacement project.  

Missouri Department of Transportation’s FARM Bridge Program applies Simple for Dead Load and Continuous for Live Load (SDCL) steel bridge design to deliver cost-effective and durable solutions for rural bridge replacements.

St. Clair County, Alabama, restored critical habitats for endangered species by replacing two polyethylene culverts with a buried steel bridge to reconnect a fragmented aquatic ecosystem.

The durability and rapid installation of press-brake-formed tub girders made them the optimal choice for replacing a concrete short-span bridge in Illinois

SSSBA member Acrow’s modular steel bridges reduce motorist disruption during an Alabama bridge replacement project.

Logan County, Ohio, self-installed a buried steel bridge from SSSBA member Contech, saving over $17,000 compared to other options.

The National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association (NCSPA) spotlights a project that used galvanized corrugated metal pipe to rehabilitate a damaged culvert.

A modular steel bridge from Acrow maintains heavy-duty truck traffic throughout a bridge replacement project in Utah.

Russ Renner, a Whiteside County Engineer, saved up to 12 weeks of lane closures by installing a steel bridge for the crossing.

A modular steel bridge from Acrow prevents travel disruptions by providing detours for locals and tourists in northern New Jersey.

The National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association (NCSPA) spotlights a project that used corrugated structural steel to connect a North Carolina college campus.

The National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association (NCSPA) spotlights a project that used corrugated steel pipe to provide a storm water solution in only 8 hours.

A modular steel bridge from Acrow prevents travel disruptions by providing detour for locals and tourists in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.

Two short span steel bridges that featured multiple SSSBA members were recently honored with bridge awards by NSBA.

The NCSPA spotlights a project that used galvanized corrugated steel forms to rehabilitate a railroad bridge. 

Two Acrow modular steel bridges were installed to reconnect flood-damaged routes in San Luis Obispo County in California’s Central Coast region.

A distinguished panel of 8 industry experts to present case studies that offer innovative and cost-effective examples of steel bridge replacement projects.

After rushing waters caused the collapse a culvert, Acrow installed a steel modular bridge to reopen traffic in only 2 weeks.

A steel press-brake-formed tub girder bridge offered a quick solution to restore a school bus route in Tennessee.

Mark Servi, Barron County Highway Department, provided leadership for the construction of Wisconsin’s first press-brake tub girder steel bridge.

Watch an interview with county engineer Brian Keierleber regarding the Buffalo Creek Bridge project in Buchanan County, Iowa.

A timber trestle Union Pacific Bridge was rehabilitated using polymer-coated structural plate pipe without disrupting rail operations.

Acrow supplied a modular steel bridge as a cost-effective alternative for a phased construction project in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

The Yellow Mill Bridge project had specific needs that had to be met – a custom steel buried bridge provided by Contech Engineered Solutions met all of them.

Acrow designed and supplied a freestanding modular steel truss system to provide support for the restoration of a historic covered bridge in Québec.

U.S. Bridge designed and erected a steel truss bridge, over a historic 190-year old existing structure, to allow traffic to use a key connector in Ohio.

Built in 1941 by the Union County (Iowa) county crew, a 30 foot structural steel plate arch bridge is still performing well after 82 years.

Quality Bridge & Fab, Inc. fabricated the steel to rehabilitate a historic 146 year old bowstring truss bridge in Pennsylvania.

A modular steel bridge from Acrow minimizes travel disruptions for locals and tourists in Delta County, Colorado.

U.S. Bridge answered the call with a steel truss bridge when Miami County, Ohio required a replacement structure that would limit the impact to the surrounding property.

Jeff Gilles, Peoria County Assistant Engineer, discusses the new Evans Mill Road Bridge featuring the use of steel press-brake tub girders.

Presentations from a five-part webinar series covering topics essential to the design and installation of steel bridges are now available on-demand.

Mason County (WA) provided cost savings to their residents by installing a Contech 30′ 8″ span x 9′ 8″ rise deep corrugated steel box culvert bridge with their local road crew.

Olmsted County needed a cost-effective solution to quickly replace a concrete structure before it collapsed – steel saved $15,000 and took less than 2 days to install.

Acrow supplied a permanent and temporary bridge to quickly reconnect communities in Northern Italy impacted by an extreme weather event.

Contech wins the NCSPA Project of the Year award for the I-44 EB & WB buried steel bridge in Missouri.

The award winning Norfolk Southern Bridge over Stoney Creek is a classic example of how structural integrity to an existing bridge can be restored without disrupting rail operations.

These 5 county projects are changing the way bridges are designed and constructed. 

This award winning project is the first ever corrugated steel plate ecological overpass constructed on a high speed railway in the world!

Due to their flexibility and low-cost, press-brake tub girders were selected by the Michigan DOT for 19-bridge bundling project.

The deep corrugated structural plate bridge enables safe vehicle traffic as well as free water flow of the Bauda River in Poland.

Due to their flexibility and low-cost, Valmont’s press-brake tub girders are selected for 19-bridge bundling project. Follow the project’s progress in real-time.

Champaign County completed the installation of the first prefabricated steel press-brake tub girder bridge in the state of Illinois.

After the Woolsey fire burned down the Mulholland Highway bridge, U.S. Bridge stepped in to reunite the community with a new steel truss bridge.

The Kansas Department of Transportation elected to replace an existing concrete arch in place using a deep corrugated structural plate buried bridge from Big R Bridge.

Valmont Structures installed a 104’ multi-span bridge using PBTG technology in a single morning.

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation installs a Fast Cast Bridge® to resolve a critical safety concern and avoid a long-term road closure.

U.S. Bridge recently completed the construction of a weathering steel truss bridge for the Marble Cliff development in Columbus, Ohio.

Acrow supplied a modular steel bridge to provide passage between the communities impacted by Hurricane Ida.

In an effort to safely help the reindeer cross through a busy highway, officials in Norway decided it was time to install a wildlife crossing.

Champaign County completed the installation of the first prefabricated steel press-brake tub girder bridge in the state of Illinois.

A buried steel bridge was constructed as an alternative to a concrete structure to reduce disruptions to the surrounding environment and allow quick installation.

Whitman County, Washington installed a prefabricated steel bridge using a local county crew and saved $30,000 over a concrete structure.

The Falcon Ridge 11.5′ fish passage structure provide easy fish passage for the local spawning trout and steel head.

The innovative design extends the service life of a new bridge by using A709-50CR steel.

The Vine Street Expressway (I-676) Bridge reconstruction project wins the National Steel Bridge Alliance 2020 Short Span Prize Bridge Award.

In this 20 minute video, county engineer Brian Keierleber provides an in-depth overview of 5 steel bridges built in Buchanan County, Iowa.

The award winning Caltrans Lake 29 Expressway buried steel bridge project features over 150 tons of steel products.

The award winning Land Bridge was constructed using Contech’s galvanized, deep-corrugation structural plate arch system.

The Johnson Creek project involved removing a fish barrier and replacing it with a fish-friendly, bottomless arch.

The Fore River Temporary Bridge (Massachusetts) repurposed to becomes the New Riviere Cochon Gras Bridge (Haiti).

Acrow provides 26 modular steel bridges to Mozambique to restore vital transportation routes damaged by cyclones in 2019.

Contech buried steel bridge wins the ASCE Parks & Rec Project of the Year for project in City of Laguna Niguel, California.

The 9’-0” x 3’-10½” single- radius steel structural plate arch was assembled by the contractor and installed in only two days.

County saves over $10,000 using galvanized steel beams over concrete box beams.

A 75-foot single span rolled beam bridge in Oregon improves habitat conditions for fish and wildlife by restoring natural stream hydrology.

Buried steel bridge is constructed with local crews in Buchanan County Iowa.

A 32-foot weathering steel pedestrian bridge was constructed to preserve the beauty of an idyllic setting while being cost-effective.

Buchanan County Iowa receives IBRC grant to constuct a press brake tub girder bridge.

The High Point Lane bridge in Missouri was built utilizing preliminary designs generated from eSPAN140.

Contractor uses press brake tub girder for its ease of construction and short lead time (less than 8 weeks).

St. Clair County Michigan Uses Press Brake Tub Girders for ABC Project.

Missouri short span bridge study finds steel saved 25% over concrete.

Video of a modular bridge installation that took place for the replacement of a culvert in a California fish passage.

Muskingum County saved $51,000 by using repurposed beams.

Muskingum County (Ohio) uses press brake tub girder bridge for accelerated bridge project.

Galvanized rolled steel beam beat out concrete by 2.5 percent in this Missouri DOT project.

The new Orr Road Bridge in Midland County, Michigan, is a press brake fabricated steel bridge.

The Cannelville Road Bridge in Ohio was completed ahead of schedule, and is expected to have a service life of more than 100 years.