Short Span Steel Bridges 
SSSBA to Present at 2026 CEAO Ohio Bridge Conference in Columbus, OH (Aug.11)
The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) will be featured at the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO) Bridge Conference on August 11-12, in Columbus, Ohio.
The conference brings together bridge engineering professionals from the public and private sectors to share knowledge, discuss emerging practices, and explore advancements in bridge design, construction, maintenance and preservation.
SSSBA Presentation Details
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (11:35am – 12:35pm)
Location: Hilton Polaris, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
Presenter: Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor, University of Wyoming
Topic: Building Bridges: Steel Solutions for Local Communities
This session will introduce free design tools (including eSPAN140, eBEAM140, and ePLATE140) that streamline the design and construction of economical short span steel bridges. Built on AASHTO specifications, these “off-the-shelf” resources enable engineers, owners, and contractors to develop efficient solutions using standard steel details.
View the complete program agenda.
Why Attend the Session
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Explore free design tools that streamline the design of economical short span steel bridges.
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Learn how eSPAN140, eBEAM140, and ePLATE140 use AASHTO specifications and standard steel details to support efficient bridge solutions.
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Discover how standardized steel bridge approaches can simplify project delivery and help address local bridge needs.
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Understand how these resources can help engineers, owners, and contractors evaluate steel bridge options earlier in the design process.
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Gain practical insights from bridge engineering experts on improving the delivery of short span bridge projects.
For more information about the 2026 CEAO Ohio Bridge Conference, visit https://www.ceao.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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