Short Span Steel Bridges 
On-Demand Steel Bridge Video Series: Learning By Example
The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) and University of Wyoming co-hosted an eight-lecture webinar series featuring a distinguished panel of industry experts to present case studies that offer innovative and cost-effective examples of bridge replacement projects.
The recorded presentations (August 2023) are now available to view on-demand.
* Please note: Professional development hours are not included for viewing the recorded session on this website page. If you registered for the webinar series, you must complete the requirements directly on the University of Wyoming’s WyoLearn Learning Management System to obtain an attendance badge or certificate of completion.
Steel Bridge Presentations
Tuesday, August 8
- Tools and Resources to Designing Cost-Effective Steel Bridges
- Temporary Steel Bridges
- Steel Plate Girder and Rolled Beam Bridges
- Press-Brake Formed Tub Girders
- Historic Steel Truss Bridge Rehabilitated
- Buried Steel Bridges and Prefabricate Steel Bridge Solutions
- Co-Presenter: Joel Hahm, P.E. (email), Senior Engineer, Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
- Co-Presenter: Sean L. Johnson, P.E, (email), Engineering Manager – Girder Bridges, Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
- Download (Buried Bridge) Presentation Slide
- Download (Prefabricated Bridge) Presentation Slide
- Truss Bridges
- Forest Service Project, Northern Wisconsin
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.
Events
Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (March 17, 2027 – Washington, DC)
The SSSBA will hold its next Semi-Annual Membership Meeting on March 17, 2027, at the AISI headquarters in Washington, DC, with virtual participation available. The meeting will feature updates on innovative steel bridge design tools, research initiatives, marketing efforts and opportunities for industry collaboration.
Events
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.
Events
Free Webinar – Designing Steel Connections Without Drilling or Welding (Sept. 30)
Join SSSBA member Lindapter to learn how to design and install steel-to-steel connections without drilling or hot welding. The webinar covers ICC-ES recognized connections and the advantages of clamping systems (Sept. 30, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET). Earn 1 PDH.