Free 6-Part Summer Webinar Series: Steel Bridges – Beyond the Textbook (Starts June 9)

Title: Summer 6-Part Webinar Series: Steel Bridges Beyond the Textbook  – Real projects. Practical tools. Proven solutions

Dates: June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

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 6.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour). Certificates will be awarded after the last webinar – registered attendees must attend ALL 6 webinars to receive a certificate.

Note: Attendees do not have to attend all 6 webinar to register, but must complete all 6 webinars to receive LU/PDH credits.

Registration: One registration covers all 6 webinars.

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Sponsors:

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

Overview:

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday in June for a practical and engaging webinar series focused on real-world steel bridge solutions. Steel Bridges – Beyond the Textbook brings together bridge owners, engineers, fabricators, contractors, coating specialists, and industry experts to discuss lessons learned from actual projects, innovative design approaches, corrosion protection strategies, and tools that simplify bridge design and construction.

This six-part series moves beyond theory to highlight the practical side of steel bridge construction and engineering — featuring case studies, contractor and fabricator perspectives, bridge preservation strategies, and proven solutions that can be applied directly to projects today.

Whether you are involved in bridge design, construction, maintenance, or decision-making, this series will provide valuable insights into modern steel bridge practices and emerging industry trends.

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

June 9

Webinar 1: Economics of Short Span Steel Bridge Design and Construction, with a Fabricators Perspective

• Overview: This session explores the economics of short span steel bridge design and construction, highlighting practical strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline project delivery. It also features a fabricator’s perspective on real-world steel bridge construction, offering insight into practical considerations that influence design, fabrication, and delivery.
• Speakers:
  • Dr. Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor, University of Wyoming
  • Tanner Genenbacher, Business Development Manager, DeLong’s Inc.

June 11

Webinar 2: Galvanized Steel Bridge Case Studies – Performance in Practice (Part I)

• Overview: This session will highlight real-world steel bridge case studies that demonstrate how corrosion protection systems can enhance bridge durability, reduce maintenance demands, and support long-term performance. Featured projects will showcase a variety of galvanized steel bridge applications, offering practical lessons learned and examples of successful bridge solutions from across the industry.
• Speakers:
  • Representative from Valmont Coatings (coming soon)
  • Representative from American Galvanizers Association (coming soon)

June 16

Webinar 3: Innovative Bridge Design Practices Using Galvanized Coating Systems

• Overview: This session will highlight innovative bridge design practices for corrosion control through real-world steel bridge case studies, including the Buffalo Creek Bridge project in Iowa. Attendees will learn how galvanizing and duplex coating systems are being incorporated into modern bridge designs – including H-piles – to improve durability, reduce maintenance, and support long-term bridge preservation strategies.
• Speakers:
  • Brian Keierleber, Former County Engineer, Buchanan County, Iowa
  • Representative from American Galvanizers Association (coming soon)

June 18

Webinar 4: Simplifying Short Span Steel Bridge Design and Construction, with a Contractors Perspective

• Overview: This session highlights free, practical design tools developed by the SSSBA that help streamline the design and construction of economical short span steel bridges using standard steel details based on AASHTO specifications. Attendees will also gain a contractor’s perspective on simplifying fabrication and construction practices to improve project efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate bridge delivery.
• Speakers:
  • Dr. Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor, University of Wyoming
  • Eric Coburn, Vice President, Beaty Construction Inc.

June 23

Webinar 5: Steel Bridge Protection Design Strategies and Duplex Coating Solutions

• Overview: This session will explore practical bridge design and construction practices that help mitigate corrosion and improve long-term steel bridge performance. Attendees will also learn how duplex coating systems — combining galvanizing with paint or other protective coatings — can extend service life, reduce maintenance demands, and provide enhanced corrosion protection for steel bridge elements.
• Speakers:
  • Brandon Chavel, Vice President – Bridges, American Institute of Steel Construction
  • John Krzywicki, Marketing Director, American Galvanizers Association

June 25

Webinar 6: Galvanized Steel Bridge Case Studies – Performance in Practice (Part II)

• 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:
  • AZZ Representative (coming soon)
  • V&S Galvanizing Representative (coming soon)

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Dan Snyder (Director of the SSSBA) at dsnyder@steel.org or
• Jeff Cunningham (Marketing Communications Manager at AGA) at jcunningham@galvanizeit.org

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