Accelerated Construction

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.

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 SSSBA presented cost-effective, modular steel solutions for short span rail bridges and overpasses to address the evolving needs of rail infrastructure owners and designers.

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.

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

Complimentary SSSBA workshops advance bridge construction practices with innovative techniques and collaborative learning – schedule yours today!

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

SSSBA member High Steel Structures replaced a flood-damaged bridge in New York in only four months. (Article from Modern Steel Construction)

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

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

The SSSBA and WVDOH collaborated on a bridge workshop to discuss the design of steel bridges with cost-effective, time-saving options for states and counties.

Zinc Coating Life Predictor (ZCLP), was recently refined and made available by the American Galvanizers Association.

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

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

The Michigan DOT shaved a year off its three year schedule by using bundled press-brake-formed tub girders for a 19 bridge replacement project.

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

The SSSBA and Barron County, WI collaborated on a bridge workshop to discuss the replacement of aging bridges with cost-effective, time-saving steel options for state and county bridges.

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

Cleveland Cliffs is providing steel to High Steel Structures for the accelerated permanent reconstruction of a bridge section of I-95 in Philadelphia that collapsed in June.

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

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

After storms washed out a North Dakota access road, a corrugated steel pipe arch bridge was quickly installed to mitigate the problem.

The guide simplifies the level of complexity to design, fabricate, and construct OSD bridges through Level 1 design.

The White House released an action plan to accelerate infrastructure projects by focusing on new approaches and expanding successful efforts to accelerate project planning, design, procurement and construction.

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

Guy Nelson, Product Development Director – Valmont Structures, provides insight into the fabrication and installation of press-brake tub girders, including details of a recent installation in Peoria, IL.

In this video, Ronnie Medlock, High Steel Structures, provides information on what you can do to either accelerate your project or simply keep it on schedule.

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.

NSBA’s free guide describes how to schedule critical support activities to ensure the fastest, most efficient steel bridge fabrication process – every step of the way.

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

This new report from NCSPA describes testing performed to support the development of a new ASTM specification for polymer-coated corrugated steel structural plate.

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

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

Poised for an infusion of cash, America’s infrastructure looks to steel for low maintenance, lightweight solutions that are quick to install.

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.

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.

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

In this video, Dr. Michael Barker provides an overview of steel bridge solutions during the Structural Engineers Association of New Mexico webinar on August 18, 2021.

In this video, Dr. Michael Barker provides an overview of accelerated steel applications that engineers and owners can consider for their bridge replacement needs.

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

The Sandwich Plate System is a structural composite material used for bridge decks that is up to 70% lighter than reinforced concrete.

Ontario Good Roads Association online event explored the benefits of steel for reliable, durable, and cost-effective infrastructure.

Video presentation highlights several steel bridge projects that featured accelerated bridge design and construction.

West Virginia Department of Highways constructs states first press-brake-formed steel tub girder bridge.

Seven volume research report on the development and testing of steel press brake formed tub girders.

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

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.

The press-brake-formed tub girder is a recently developed technology for short span bridge applications.

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

Muskingum County used local crews to construct a steel bridge in 35-days.

The SSSBA offers many proven cost-effective and time-saving solutions to improve infrastructure.

The Amish Sawmill Bridge in Iowa is the first steel press-brake-formed tub girder bridge in service in the United States.

SPS is a structural material of two metal plates with a polyurethane elastomer core.

Orthotropic decks are composed of a steel plate that is covered by a shop-installed roadway surface.

Open grid decks can be described as small-scale steel framing systems used as a bridge deck.

A new report showcases the development of press brake-formed tub girder bridges.

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

Open grid decks can be described as small-scale steel framing systems used as a bridge deck.

Full depth precast deck slabs are one of the most common prefabricated deck systems.

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.