Short Span Steel Bridges 
SSSBA to Present, Exhibit and Sponsor Executive Dinner at the NACE Annual Conference (April 14-17)
The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance will present, exhibit and sponsor the NACE executive committee dinner at the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Annual Conference – April 14-17, 2025 at the Schaumburg Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Presentation
Building for the Future: Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Bridges
- Date: Tuesday, April 15, 1:45 – 3:45pm
- Session: SE02
- Room: Utopia C (Schaumburg Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel)
- Session Title: Building for the Future: Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Bridges
- Presentation: Download Slides (PDF)
- Speakers: The following individuals will present during the session:
- Session Introduction: Michael Barker, University of Wyoming
- Weathering Steel: Brandon Chavel, National Steel Bridge Alliance
- Metalizing: Ben Bristol, Industrial Steel Construction
- Galvanizing: John Krzywicki, American Galvanizers Association
- Paint: Derrick Castle, Sherwin-Williams
- Panel Discussion: NACE county personnel
- Jeff Blue, Champaign County, Illinois
- Brian Keierleber, Buchanan County, Iowa
- Mark Seri, Previously with Barron County Highway Department, Wisconsin
- Session Description: County bridges play a crucial role in infrastructure, and ensuring their long-term durability is essential to maximizing value. Several chemistry and coating solutions are available for corrosion protection in steel bridge systems. Each system offers distinct advantages in terms of performance and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for various county bridge projects. Industry experts from the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) will provide detailed presentations on the applications, benefits and limitations of weathering steel, galvanizing, metallizing, and painting systems for both new construction and repair/rehabilitation work. A moderated discussion with county personnel will follow the presentations, offering further insights into these protection options.
Exhibit
Stop by exhibit booth #425 to meet with our staff, members and learn about SSSBA’s educational resources on the benefits of steel bridges:
- Location: Booth #425 (American Iron and Steel Institute / Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance)
- Dates/Times:
- Tuesday, April 15th, 4:00-5:30pm CT
- Wednesday, April 16th, 8:00-3:00pm CT
The following SSSBA members are also exhibiting at the conference:
- Acrow Corporation of America – Booth #308
- Contech Engineered Solutions – Booth #603
- Lane Enterprises LLC – Booth #537
- TrueNorth Steel – Booth #627
- U.S. Bridge – Booth #408
- Valmont Industries, Inc. – Booth #532
- Wheeler – Booth # 411
And….don’t forget to pick up your FREE GIFT!
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NACE Executive Dinner Sponsors
A BIG thank you to the following companies who are sponsoring the NACE Executive Committee Dinner on Sunday, April 13th:
- Acrow
- American Galvanizers Association
- ArcelorMittal
- AZZ Metal Coatings
- Cleveland-Cliffs
- Contech Engineered Solutions
- DeLong’s, Inc
- Infra-Metals
- National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association
- National Steel Bridge Alliance
- SSAB Americas
- The Sherwin-Williams Company
- TrueNorth
- V&S Galvanizing
- Valmont Structures
Additional Steel Bridge Resources
Research Reports
- Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges
- Life Cycle Costs Matter When Comparing Steel and Concrete Girder Bridges
Educational Opportunities
- Free 4-Part Webinar Series: Building Better Bridges in 2025
- Free Customized Workshops for Counties, DOTs, and Design Firms
Case Studies
- MoDOT Reimagines Rural Steel Bridges through SDCL Design
- Buried Steel Bridge Saves Ohio County $17,000
- County Engineer Presents Benefits of Press-Brake Tub Girders at Illinois Conference
- County Saves $30,000 Using a Prefabricated Steel Bridge Instead of Concrete
- Missouri Short Span Bridge Study Finds Steel Saved 25% Over Concrete
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