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Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Information and Resources

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Thank you for visiting the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance at NASCC: The Steel Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Exhibit Handout – Information and Resources

  1. Innovative Design Tool – eSPAN140eSPAN140 is a free, user-friendly online design tool that lets you create customized short-span steel bridge designs in just minutes. Learn more! 
  2. Supplier Network – Gain access to an extensive online directory of specialized manufacturers and suppliers  build your next steel bridge project. Learn more! 
  3. Free Expert Project Assistance – Complimentary, expert project support—providing assistance on code-compliant design and connecting you with a network of experienced professionals and trusted suppliers. Learn more! 
  4. Educational Opportunities – Enhance your knowledge with a range of resources—webinars, video tutorials, case studies, and workshops—developed to advance steel bridge design and construction. Learn more! 
  5. SSSBA Membership – Join a network of over 100 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. Learn more! 
  6. Schedule a Customized Workshop – The SSSBA offers complimentary customized educational workshops (on-site or virtual)
    specifically for county engineers, state DOTs and design firms. Schedule yours today! Learn more! 

Have questions? Contact Dan Snyder, SSSBA Director, at dsnyder@steel.org 

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