SSSBA Member U.S. Bridge Celebrates 90 Years of Connecting Communities Through Steel Bridges
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SSSBA member U.S. Bridge celebrated its 90th anniversary in July 2026, marking nine decades of steel bridge design, engineering and manufacturing from its headquarters in Cambridge, Ohio.
Founded in 1936 by brothers Herman and Ted Rogovin, U.S. Bridge began with roots in American manufacturing and has grown into a recognized leader in prefabricated and modular bridge solutions. Today, the company has designed and manufactured more than 11,000 bridges, with projects connecting communities throughout the United States and around the world.
The company’s history began even earlier, when Sam Rogovin immigrated to the United States from Russia in 1898 and established a scrap yard in Cambridge, Ohio. His sons later helped build on that foundation – Ted developing his manufacturing experience in the family business and Herman pursuing engineering – eventually leading to the creation of U.S. Bridge.
Over the past nine decades, U.S. Bridge has played an important role in advancing steel bridge solutions, including prefabricated and modular bridge systems that help provide efficient, durable and adaptable infrastructure solutions.

U.S. Bridge, founded in 1936 by brothers Herman and Ted Rogovin, has built more than 11,000 bridges worldwide and continues to advance steel bridge solutions.
Celebrating 90 Years of Manufacturing Excellence
To celebrate the milestone, U.S. Bridge hosted a 90th anniversary celebration at its Cambridge headquarters with more than 170 employees, family members, customers, partners and community leaders.
Guests toured the fabrication facility, shared a meal and recognized the employees, customers and partners who have contributed to the company’s success over the past 90 years.

U.S. Representative Troy Balderson of Ohio’s 12th Congressional District addresses guests during U.S. Bridge’s 90th anniversary celebration in Cambridge, Ohio, recognizing the company’s contributions to American manufacturing and the bridge industry.
As part of the celebration, the company’s longtime address at 201 Wheeling Avenue was officially renamed 100 U.S. Bridge Way. The new street designation recognizes more than a location—it represents the employees, customers and communities that have supported U.S. Bridge throughout its history.
The anniversary celebration also included remarks from federal, state and local officials recognizing U.S. Bridge’s contributions to Ohio manufacturing and the broader bridge industry.

U.S. Bridge’s 90th anniversary celebration included the official renaming of its longtime address to 100 U.S. Bridge Way, honoring the company’s employees, customers and communities.
A Legacy Built on Steel
For 90 years, U.S. Bridge has demonstrated the important role steel plays in connecting communities. Through innovation in bridge engineering and manufacturing, the company has helped deliver durable transportation solutions while supporting American manufacturing.
“On behalf of the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, I congratulate U.S. Bridge on reaching this incredible 90-year milestone. U.S. Bridge’s legacy of innovation, quality manufacturing and commitment to steel bridge solutions has made a lasting impact on communities across the country and around the world. We also recognize and appreciate Dan Rogovin’s contributions as one of the founding members of the SSSBA and his continued leadership in advancing short span steel bridge solutions. His dedication to collaboration and industry advancement has helped strengthen the SSSBA and the future of steel bridge construction.”
— Dan Snyder, Director, Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance
As U.S. Bridge begins its next chapter, its 90-year legacy reflects the enduring value of steel bridge solutions and the people who continue to advance their design, manufacturing and construction.
SSSBA congratulates U.S. Bridge on this significant milestone and recognizes the company’s continued commitment to advancing steel bridge solutions.

A special commemorative piece marks U.S. Bridge’s 90th anniversary, recognizing nine decades of steel bridge engineering, manufacturing and innovation.
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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