Short Span Steel Bridges 
Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (Oct. 12-14, 2026 – Omaha, NE)
Event: Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Membership Meeting
Date: October 12-14, 2026
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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 in-person twice per year to discuss research, technical and educational activities.
We are excited to announce that this event will be co-located with the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Executive Committee and Board meeting— offering opportunities for collaboration and engagement.
NACE is a vital partner for the SSSBA, representing the nation’s county engineers who oversee 46% of the country’s roads and 40% of its bridges. As the largest stakeholder in local road and bridge construction, rehabilitation, expansion, and maintenance, their involvement is instrumental in shaping the future of our industry.
As part of this exciting partnership, the NACE Executive Committee and Board members will join select SSSBA events, creating valuable opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing. See the schedule below for details!
If you are not a member and still interested in attending, please contact dsnyder@steel.org for information on how to join the meeting, or complete a membership application.
General Meeting and Events Schedule
Monday, October 12
- 2:00-5:00P: SSSBA Technical Council Meeting
- 5:30-8:30P: Networking Reception and Dinner with NACE/SSSBA members
Tuesday, October 13
- 9:00A-Noon: SSSBA Marketing and Education Council Meeting
- Noon-1:00P: Lunch with NACE/SSSBA members
- 1:00-4:00P: SSSBA General Session with Featured Speakers
- 4:30P: Networking Reception with NACE/SSSBA members (dinner on your own)
Wednesday, October 14
- Approx. 8:00A Start Time: Optional Golf Outing (location TBD – open to NACE and SSSBA members)
For additional meeting information, sponsorship opportunities and registration, please contact Dan Snyder (dsnyder@steel.org)
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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