Short Span Steel Bridges 
Steel Industry Opposes Timber Bridge Bill
This week key aspects of the steel industry, including AISI’s Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, led the charge in Mississippi to defeat a bill that would require certain new and replacement bridges in the state to be constructed and replaced as timber-based bridges.
A letter of opposition was sent in opposition to Representatives Randy Boyd & Brady Barrington Williamson, stating that the steel industry opposed their legislation as it favored one bridge material over another and that the structural materials for bridges should remain open left up to all building materials. Furthermore, that licensed design professionals should make the decision for local governments.
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Missouri FARM Design/Build Bundle Project Wins Prize Bridge Award
The Missouri FARM Bridges Design/Build Bundle earned the 2026 AISC/NSBA Prize Bridge Award in the Short Span category, highlighting the benefits of steel for accelerated, economical bridge replacement. Fabricated by SSSBA member DeLong’s, Inc., the award-winning project demonstrates innovation in short-span steel bridge design and delivery.
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AASHTO’s Jim Tymon Shares Outlook on Transportation Reauthorization
In a recent episode of Transportation Matters, AASHTO executive director Jim Tymon shares insights on transportation reauthorization and the policies that will shape future bridge and infrastructure investment.
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Call for Abstracts: 2027 World Steel Bridge Symposium (Deadline July 24)
The National Steel Bridge Alliance is accepting abstracts for the 2027 World Steel Bridge Symposium, April 14-16 in Denver. Submit your abstract online by July 24.