Short Span Steel Bridges 
Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (March 17, 2027 – Washington, DC)
Event: Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Membership Meeting
Date: March 17, 2027
Location: Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person available) – American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Headquarters, Washington, DC
Description: The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) is a group of bridge and buried soil steel structure industry leaders who have joined together to provide educational information on the design and construction of short span steel bridges in installations up to 140 feet in length. The SSSBA members meet twice annually, with opportunities for in-person and virtual participation (spring meeting only), to discuss research, technical and educational activities.
If you are not a member and still interested in attending, please contact dsnyder@steel.org for information on how to join the meeting.
Meeting Overview
Meeting topics and highlights will include:
- New Design Tools – Explore innovative tools and resources that help engineers and fabricators simplify and improve short span steel bridge design.
- Steel Bridge Research – Learn about the latest research and technical developments expanding opportunities for short span steel bridges.
- Marketing & Outreach – Get updates on efforts with counties, DOTs, and engineering firms to promote steel bridge solutions, and find out how you can get involved.
- Industry Collaboration – Hear how SSSBA members and partner organizations are working together to advance steel bridge solutions.
Agenda
- Tuesday, March 16, 2027
- Informal Social Gathering (for those attending in-person)
- 6:30PM ET (location TBD / Washington, DC)
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- SSSBA Marketing Council, 9:00–10:30 AM ET
- SSSBA Technical Council, 10:30 AM–Noon ET
- Lunch Break, Noon-12:30PM ET
- SSSBA General Session & Other Business, 12:30 – 3:00 PM ET
Registration & Additional Information
For additional information, registration, or membership questions, please contact Dan Snyder (dsnyder@steel.org), SSSBA director and AISI vice president of construction.
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.
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