Short Span Steel Bridges eSPAN140
Create Simple Span Bridge Designs in 5-Minutes With eSPAN140
eSPAN140 provides steel solutions for bridges up to 140 feet.
eSPAN140 is a free web-based tool that provides preliminary simple-span and modular designs for steel bridges up to 140 feet, allowing bridge owners and designers to compare steel and concrete structures and make informed choices.
In less than 5-minutes, eSPAN140 will provide customized standard designs for:
- Rolled Beam Bridges
- Plate Girder Bridges
- Press Brake Tub Girder Bridges
- Buried Bridges
In addition eSPAN140 will provide contacts to design and build your bridge, and access to complimentary design support.
Learn more about the details of eSPAN140 on our frequently asked questions page.
“I have confidence in these bridge designs and details, as they were developed by university researchers who are national experts,” says Brian P. Keierleber, PE, county engineer for Buchanan County, Iowa. “eSPAN140 gives me a design I can take to a fabricator, which saves time for me and precious funds for our county.”
Education
Steel Bridges for Smarter, Faster Construction – On-Demand Steel Bridge Video Series
This three-part on-demand video series covers integral abutments, simple for dead continuous for live designs and prefabricated bridge options.
News
eSPAN140 Featured in Informed Infrastructure Steel Product Software Guide
eSPAN140 is a free-to-use, interactive web-based design tool for short span steel bridges up to 140 feet in length.
Design
Video: Preliminary Design Using eSPAN140, Part 2
This video provides a complete real-time example for a typical short-span project using eSPAN140.
Design
Video: Preliminary Design Using eSPAN140, Part 1
This video provides background information and context behind solutions reported by eSPAN140.
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eSPAN140 Steel Bridge Design Tool Updated with New Features
Update includes design standards for press-brake tub girders, updated buried bridge solutions, and new economical solutions for rolled beams.
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Weight Comparison Chart of Rolled Beams vs. Plater Girders
Tables compare the weight of or rolled beam sections to plate girder sections.
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Evaluation of Short Span Steel Bridge Design Standards
A design evaluation of two 80-foot simple short span steel bridges with cross-sections capable of carrying two traffic lanes.
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eSPAN140 Question and Answers
eSPAN140 is a interactive web-based tool to quickly develop cost-effective preliminary designs for short span steel bridges.
News
eSPAN140 Featured in Modern Steel Construction’s 2020 Hot Product Listing
eSPAN140 was updated in 2020 to include press-brake tub girder solutions and simplified buried bridge options.
Case Study
Iowa County Saves Costs by Choosing Buried Steel Bridge for Replacement Project
Buried steel bridge is constructed with local crews in Buchanan County Iowa.
eSPAN140
Research Report: eSPAN140 Performance Assessment of Jesup South Bridge
Report is to discuss the development of eSPAN140 and its associated design standards.
Case Study
Plate Girder Short Span Steel Bridge is Built Using Design From eSPAN140
The High Point Lane bridge in Missouri was built utilizing preliminary designs generated from eSPAN140.
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Breathing New LIFE Into Short Span Steel Bridge Design
eSPAN140 provides a proven, cost-effective engineering solution to update our nations infrastructure.
Case Study
Missouri DOT Selects Steel for 45 Foot Span Bridge in Scott County
Galvanized rolled steel beam beat out concrete by 2.5 percent in this Missouri DOT project.