Short Span Steel Bridges 
Visit the SSSBA Exhibit Booth at NASCC (April 12-14)
The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance will exhibit at NASCC: The Steel Conference – April 12-14, 2023 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Visit the SSSBA #1945 (click on image to enlarge map)
Stop by exhibit booth #1945 to meet with our staff and learn about SSSBA’s educational resources on the benefits of steel bridges, including:
Research Reports
- Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges
- Life Cycle Costs Matter When Comparing Steel and Concrete Girder Bridges
Educational Opportunities
Case Studies
- County Engineer Presents Benefits of Press-Brake Tub Girders at Illinois Conference
- County Saves $30,000 Using a Prefabricated Steel Bridge Instead of Concrete
- Missouri Short Span Bridge Study Finds Steel Saved 25% Over Concrete
Design Tool
And….pick up your FREE GIFT!
SSSBA 14oz Tall Campfire Mug
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Free Steel Bridge Plate Girder Design Course: 6-Part Live Webinar Series (Starts Nov. 3)
Take your bridge design skills to the next level in this free six-part webinar series led by Dr. Michael Barker, University of Wyoming. Learn step-by-step how to design a composite plate girder bridge and earn a certificate of completion in this course from the SSSBA.