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Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Information and Resources
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Presentations
- NACE 2026 Annual Meeting
- Wednesday, April 14 – Optimized Simple Span Steel Bridge Design in Minutes – A Practical Design Tool for County Engineers
- NASCC 2026: The Steel Conference
- Thursday, April 23 – Exhibitor Workshop Session: SSSBA – Practical, cost-effective solutions for simple span bridge projects using short span steel bridges
- Friday, April 24 – World Steel Bridge Symposium: Economical and Long Lasting Short Span Steel Bridges
Exhibit Handout – Information and Resources
- Innovative Design Tools
- eSPAN140 is a free, user-friendly online design tool that lets you create customized short-span steel bridge designs in just minutes. Learn more!
- eBEAM140 is a free Excel-based tool for designing and refining simple span composite and noncomposite steel bridge beams. Learn more!
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis – A comprehensive study by Dr. Michael Barker of the University of Wyoming analyzes 1,186 steel and concrete girder bridges in Pennsylvania to compare life cycle costs, offering data-driven insights into long-term economic performance and service life. Learn more
- Supplier Network – Gain access to an extensive online directory of specialized manufacturers and suppliers build your next steel bridge project. Learn more!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
Contact Information
Dan Snyder
Director, SSSBA
Vice President of Construction, American Iron and Steel Institute
301-367-6179
Email: dsnyder@steel.org
Michael G. Barker, Ph.D.
Director, SSSBA Bridge Education Center
Professor, Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
307-766-2916
Email: barker@uwyo.edu
Myrissa Welch
Chair, SSSBA
Steel Applications Engineer, SSAB
D 563-381-5309
M 309-537-4202
Email: myrissa.welch@ssab.com
Press Brake & Folded Plate
Growing Momentum for Press-Brake Tub Girders in Short Span Bridge Construction
Growing fabrication capabilities and successful bridge installations are creating new opportunities for press-brake tub girders in short span bridge construction. Recent developments involving Nelson Bridge Systems and Delta Steel demonstrate how industry collaboration is helping expand the availability and use of this innovative technology.
Durability & Coatings
Steel Bridge Durability: Weathering Steel and Corrosion Protection Resources
The SSSBA, with assistance from the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), has compiled technical resources on weathering steel performance and corrosion protection systems for steel bridges. These resources provide research findings, design guidance, and best practices to help bridge owners and engineers make informed decisions that support long-term bridge durability.
News
Steel Bridge Task Force Honors Thomas Murphy with 2026 Richard S. Fountain Award
The Steel Bridge Task Force honored Thomas P. Murphy of Modjeski and Masters with the 2026 Richard S. Fountain Award during its September 28 meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. The award recognizes Murphy’s outstanding leadership and contributions to advancing steel bridge design, research and AASHTO specifications.