Short Span Steel Bridges 
12-Part Video Series: Designing Cost-Effective and Resilient Bridges
The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and University of Wyoming hosted a webinar series featuring a distinguished panel of 13 industry experts which provided educational information on designing cost-effective and resilient steel bridges.
The recorded presentations (June 2022) are now available to view on-demand.
* Please note: Professional development hours are not included for viewing the recorded session on this website page. If you registered for the webinar series, you must complete the requirements directly on the University of Wyoming’s WyoLearn Learning Management System to obtain an attendance badge or certificate of completion.
12 Steel Bridge Presentations
Wednesday, June 1 – Building a Sustainable Infrastructure with Steel Bridges
Sustainability of the American Steel Industry
- Presenter: Mark Thimons (email), Vice President, Sustainability, American Iron and Steel Institute
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Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges
- Presenter: Michael G. Barker, Ph.D. (email), Professor, Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
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- Learn more about the research report – Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges
Friday, June 3 – Modern Corrosion Protection Systems
Durability Strategies for Steel Bridges
- Presenter: Jeff Carlson, P.E. (email), Director of Market Development, National Steel Bridge Alliance
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Reference Manual for the Design, Detailing, and Maintenance of Uncoated Weathering Steel in Bridges
- Co-Presenter: Jennifer McConnell (email), Associate Professor, University of Delaware
- Co-Presenter: Thomas Murphy, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. (email), Modjeski and Masters, Inc.
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Monday, June 6 – Steel Bridge Case Studies
Belmont Prefabricated Rolled-Beam Bridge
- Presenter: Mark Storey, P.E. (email), Public Works Director / County Engineer, Whitman County (WA)
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TR-251 Press-Brake Tub Girder Bridge
- Presenter: Jeff Blue, P.E. (email), County Engineer, Champaign County (IL)
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I-44 Bridge Replacements with Buried Bridges, Lawrence County, Missouri
- Presenter: Joel Hahm, P.E. (email), Senior Engineer, Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
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Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program
- Presenter: Gary W. Wisch, P.E. (email), Vice President, Engineering, DeLong’s, Inc.
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Wednesday, June 8 – Steel Bridge Design Tools Demonstration
Medium/Long Span Bridge Design Using LRFD Simon (165′-200′-165′ span arrangement)
- Presenter: Devin Altman, P.E., (email), Bridge Steel Specialist, National Steel Bridge Alliance
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- For more information about LRFD Simon, please visit the National Steel Bridge Alliance website.
Simple Span Bridge Design Using eSPAN140
- Presenter: Gregory K. Michaelson, Ph.D., P.E., (email) Associate Professor, Marshall University
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- Create a free eSPAN140 account today!
Friday, June 10 – Steel Bridge Economics
Pricing Study of Recently Constructed Bridges
- Presenter: John Hastings, P.E. (email), Bridge Steel Specialist, Southeastern Market, National Steel Bridge Alliance
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Historical Life Cycle Costs of Steel and Concrete Girder Bridges
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.
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
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.