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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FHWA Launches “Reimagining America’s Interstates” Initiative, Seeks Public Input
As FHWA looks toward the next generation of America’s Interstate System, innovative steel bridge solutions will play an important role in replacing aging infrastructure, accelerating construction, and supporting a more resilient transportation network.
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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.