Short Span Steel

During AASHTO’s 2026 Washington Briefing, a panel of industry leaders discussed reauthorization priorities, emphasizing federal funding, improved safety, faster project delivery, and the role of technology in advancing transportation outcomes: ow.ly/TfRU50YCWTj

The SSSBA will present, exhibit and sponsor the Executive Committee dinner at the NACE Annual Conference, April 12-15, in Arlington, Texas. Stop by SSSBA exhibit booth 413 to learn about the benefits of steel bridges: ow.ly/JxbS50YCWGT

The National Steel Bridge Alliance named Missouri's FARM Bridges Design/Build Bundle the 2026 Prize Bridge Award winner for Short Span: ow.ly/8xuK50YzUkh

NSBA’s Bolted Splice Spreadsheet 4.01 streamlines connection design with expanded options and updated AASHTO LRFD provisions for faster, more economical solutions. ow.ly/9cWq50YzUeR

CASE STUDY: SSSBA member Acrow supplied prefabricated steel bridges for Hawaii DOT’s Makaha replacement project, cutting costs, speeding installation and enhancing long-term climate resilience. Learn more: ow.ly/tTKh50YvvI6

Franklin County, Missouri, saved $283,000 by selecting steel over concrete for four short-span bridge projects, demonstrating that simplified designs combined with a competitive bidding process can deliver durability and long-term performance. Learn more: ow.ly/YZ6X50XG3XN

Acrow Bridge, an SSSBA member and leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced that a modular steel bridge it designed and supplied is carrying detoured traffic during a project in rural Lincoln County, Wyoming. Learn more: ow.ly/J5me50XWoH2

CASE STUDY: Franklin County, Missouri, saved $283,000 by selecting steel over concrete for four short span bridge projects, demonstrating that simplified designs can deliver exceptional value, durability and long-term performance. ow.ly/9gCZ50XG3YI

Last week, SSSBA held its semi-annual membership meeting in D.C. at @AISISteel headquarters. The meeting brought together industry leaders to share research, explore technical developments and review educational initiatives: ow.ly/TiVP50Yr3Ro

On the Road Less Traveled podcast, Dr. Robert Connor of Purdue shares his journey as a national leader in steel bridge fatigue and his vision for advancing American bridge engineering. shortspansteelbridges.org/dr-robert-conn…

This week, we celebrate the dedicated engineers who plan and design steel bridges! Your hard work, innovation and problem-solving skills are essential to building a stronger future. #NationalEngineersWeek #ThankAnEngineer

Today, SSSBA, in partnership with the @NewJerseyDOT and the @ACECNJ, hosted a workshop at the NJDOT headquarters. Ninety people attended and learned how steel bridge solutions deliver durable, cost-effective bridges statewide.

A roundtable at the 2026 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting highlighted state DOT priorities for reauthorization, including formula funding, safety, and faster project delivery. ow.ly/gnJe50YcsqC

Last week, @AISISteel hosted a dynamic three-day meeting in New Orleans with over 80 leaders from AISI’s Steel Bridge Task Force, AASHTO Steel and Metals Technical Committee and other influential leaders in the bridge community.

Acrow Bridge, an SSSBA member and leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced that a modular steel bridge it designed and supplied is carrying detoured traffic during a project in rural Lincoln County, Wyoming. Learn more: ow.ly/J5me50XWoH2

According to ARTBA’s newly released market outlook, the U.S. transportation construction market is expected to grow nearly three percent to a record $209.1 billion in 2026. ow.ly/aV2A50Y0RUh

Acrow Bridge, an SSSBA member and leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced that a modular steel bridge it designed and supplied is carrying detoured traffic during a project in rural Lincoln County, Wyoming. Learn more: ow.ly/J5me50XWoH2

Happy New Year! We're excited about 2026! Check out the top 10 bridge stories from 2025: ow.ly/IUyj50XRbZl

In this four-part, on-demand video series, watch leading industry experts share insights on cost-efficient, resilient steel bridge design and installation. Downloadable presentation materials are available. ow.ly/f7RN50XQ7of

Interested in using steel for your next project? Here are five ways @shortspansteel can help. ow.ly/KxyK50XOqqA