Durability

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.

During Infrastructure Week, Dr. Michael Barker and Jeff Cunningham highlighted the benefits of galvanized steel in resilient bridge design and construction. An on-demand video of the presentation is now available.

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.

OSHA’s safety standards require shear studs to be field-installed to reduce tripping hazards, though some project owners allow welding before galvanizing. New research is exploring welding methods that eliminate the need to to remove hot-dip galvanizing and metallizing.

The Stearns Bayou Bridge in Michigan, the first hot-dip galvanized steel bridge in North America, has remained maintenance-free for over 50 years, setting a precedent for the use of galvanized steel due to its durability and cost-effectiveness.

In this webinar recording, industry experts discuss the most effective methods to preserve steel bridges.

This document details a study conducted with the FHWA Long-Term Bridge Performance (LTBP) Program that considers longer term performance of UWS structures.

Presented annually, the Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards honors the finest achievements in using hot-dip galvanizing in an ideal, creative, innovative or monumental fashion.

The U.S. continues to invest in resilient and sustainable infrastructure prepared to withstand the devastating effects of extreme weather and other catastrophic events.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is offering online technical training focused on guardrails.

The AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration releases guidelines focused on repair procedures and retrofit for damaged steel bridges.

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

The AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration released the new Hot-Dip Galvanizing Specification, providing information on a corrosion protection systems for steel bridges and other highway structures.

New research from the University of Delaware offers information on how to detail and maintain weathering steel bridges to maximize their service lives.

Presented annually, the Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards honors the finest achievements in the use of hot-dip galvanizing in an ideal, creative, innovative or monumental fashion.

In a new report from the National Steel Bridge Alliance, learn about existing bridges coated with SIOZ and how they fare in inspection after decades of service.

With advances in steelmaking technology, innovative design, and corrosion protection systems, steel bridges can improve our nation’s infrastructure with sustainable solutions.

The American Galvanizers Association summarized the top three reasons for the growth of hot-dip galvanized steel.

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.

The American Galvanizers Association has created tools and resources to aid in the inspection of hot-dip galvanized steel.

Download the guide to learn about site and location considerations, design recommendations, structural design, detailing, maintenance, and more!

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

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

The American Galvanizers Association awards showcase the stainable and innovative use of the hot-dip galvanized coating.

Stainless steel can be found in modern bridges throughout the world due to the strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal it provides.

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

The list recognizes those who create and adopt new materials, methods, and models to advance transportation infrastructure resilience.

Alana Fossa, American Galvanizers Association, provides information on why bridge owners should consider the use of hot-dip galvanized steel for bridge projects.

Ronnie Medlock, High Steel Structures, provides an overview of factors to consider when galvanizing and metalizing a steel bridge.

Hot-dip galvanized steel has a number of environmental advantages that minimize the impact to the environment over the life of the project.

In the following videos, Jeff Carlson (National Steel Bridge Alliance) and Jennifer McConnell (University of Delaware) provide information on durability strategies for steel bridges.

The American Galvanizers Association published two free resources to assist with calculations for maximum article size when hot-dip galvanizing.

The U.S. steel industry is well positioned to build bridges that will last well into the next century – and possibly beyond.

The American Galvanizers Association has released a free video series that follows steel samples throughout fabrication and hot-dip galvanizing.

Chart provides a visual representation of the time to first maintenance for hot-dip galvanized steel.

Tool calculates atmospheric corrosion rates of zinc coatings using a corrosion database and five environmental parameters.

Report provides an assessment of the performance of the weathering steel bridges in West Virginia.

Steel buried bridges are durable and resilient, with the ability to support very heavy loads.