SSSBA Steel Playbook Webinar Series

Free 4-Part Quarterly Webinar Series: Steel Bridge Playbook (Next Webinar May 7)

Title: Steel Bridge Playbook: Blueprint for Driving Success in Every Steel Bridge Project

Dates: February 24, May 7, September 10, December 10

Time: 1:00-2:00 pm ET (same time for all dates)

Cost: Free for bridge owners, designers, faculty, students and others who may be interested in steel bridge design

Format: Lectures will be delivered live, via Zoom.

Continuing Education: This course is accredited by AIA and RCEP to provide 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hours).

Registration: Separate registration is required for each webinar in this series.

Sponsors:

Co-Sponsored by the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance and American Galvanizers Association

Co-Sponsored by the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance and American Galvanizers Association

Overview:

The Steel Bridge Playbook webinar series offers participants a blueprint for designing, building, and maintaining steel bridges.

The series combines expert guidance, innovative approaches, and real-world case studies for practical application. Across four quarterly webinars, participants explore preservation strategies, accelerated construction methods, and key design resources. Each session provides actionable insights to help plan effectively, make informed decisions, and apply proven solutions.

Whether new to steel bridges or expanding their expertise, participants gain practical guidance they can use on every project. Follow the playbook and elevate steel bridge performance—one quarterly session at a time.

Webinar Schedule (all times are 1:00 to 2:00 pm Eastern Time)

February 24

Webinar 1: Essential Bridge Design Resources (complete)

  • Overview: This webinar highlights essential bridge design resources, including tools such as eBEAM and eSPAN, along with galvanizing resources that help protect steel from corrosion and extend the service life of steel bridges. Attendees will learn how these resources support efficient, practical steel bridge design and informed project planning.
  • Speakers:
    • Dr. Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor at the University of Wyoming
    • Jeff Cunningham, Marketing Communications Manager, American Galvanizers Association

May 7

Webinar 2: Galvanized Bridge Preservation Tools

  • Overview: This webinar focuses on galvanized bridge preservation tools and resources that support long-term corrosion protection for steel bridges. Attendees will learn how these tools help extend service life, reduce maintenance needs, and support durable, cost-effective bridge preservation strategies.
  • Jeff Cunningham, Marketing Communications Manager, American Galvanizers Association

Register 5/7 Webinar

September 10

Webinar 3: Next-Gen Steel Bridge Design Approaches

  • Overview: This webinar explores next-generation steel bridge design approaches, including link slabs, SDCL systems, and emerging solutions such as prefabricated and buried bridge applications. Attendees will learn how these approaches support accelerated construction, improved performance, and more efficient delivery of steel bridge projects.
  • Speakers (coming soon!)

Register 9/10 Webinar

December 10

Webinar 4: Bridge Success Stories & Lessons Learned

  • Overview: This webinar highlights steel bridge success stories and key lessons learned from real-world projects. Attendees will gain practical insights into what has worked in design, construction, and preservation, and how those lessons can be applied to future steel bridge projects.
  • Speakers (coming soon!)

Register 12/10 Webinar

Questions?

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Related Resources: Events

United For Infrastructure Week 2026

Infrastructure Week 2026: How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment (May 20)

Join the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, American Iron and Steel Institute and the American Galvanizers Association during Infrastructure Week 2026 for a free webinar exploring how resilient design strategies can help maximize the long-term impact of federal infrastructure investment. 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour) provided.

Free Live Lecture: Steel Bridges - Smarter by the Numbers (May 14 - Portland, OR)

Free Live Lecture: Steel Bridges – Smarter by the Numbers (May 14 – Portland, OR)

Attend a free Lunch & Learn exploring how data-driven comparisons between steel and concrete can support smarter bridge design, cost and lifecycle decisions. Hosted by SSSBA member Fought & Company and led by Dr. Michael G. Barker, the session will highlight how broader evaluation criteria can improve project outcomes.

Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (Oct. 12-13, 2026 - Omaha, NE)

Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (Oct. 12-14, 2026 – Omaha, NE)

SSSBA members are invited to attend the next Semi-Annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the latest research, technical advancements and educational initiatives in steel bridge design and construction. This meeting will be co-located with the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Executive Committee and Board meetings.