Category Archives: Modular Bridges

Iowa County Engineer to Save Over $100,000 Using Innovative Steel Design for Bridge Replacement Project

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Dan Snyder

If you’re a county/state engineer or a bridge owner, cost is always a deciding factor in which material to choose for your next project. A new design using press-brake-formed steel tub girders (PBTG) is providing a durable, cost-saving solution for … Continue reading →

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New Bridge Design Saves Months in Construction Schedule

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Dan Snyder

The town of Roseville, Ohio has a new short span steel bridge in place – the first of its kind in the state, with results that are attracting attention nationwide from county engineers; federal, state and local transportation officials; and bridge … Continue reading →

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Turning a Challenge Into an Innovative Design Solution

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dan Snyder

“Necessity is the mother of invention,” claims a popular adage. But sometimes lasting change comes from a good old-fashioned challenge. One example is when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) charged the North American steel industry in 2009 to “develop a … Continue reading →

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Three Myths.. and the Reality… of Steel Bridges

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dan Snyder

There are a lot of “myths”or misconceptions surrounding the use of steel in bridge construction. These myths often arise out of past experience and don’t take into account changes in technology, improvements in materials and products or updated design and … Continue reading →

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