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Even Simon and Garfunkel would agree that these links will help steer you clear of troubled water (sorry, we couldn't resist!).

• Bridge Crossings -- practical information for the bridge industry, published by the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA).
• SteelBridge.org -- The AASHTO/NSBA bridge collaboration.

See also our feature Organizations > Bridges, Railroads and Other Non-Buildings.

Here are a few other links of interest:

• ABCD Bridge Related Links
• Bridge Pros
• Bridge Site
• Bridging the Bay -- an online exhibit from UC Berkeley with some of the most notable West-coast bridges, including the Golden Gate Bridge.
• World's Longest Bridge Spans -- a list maintained by the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA).

And a listing of articles in AISC's Modern Steel Construction magazine that related to bridge and railroad design and construction:

• 48th Street Entrance Ramp to FDR Drive -- From the July 2000 issue.
• 300 East Randolph Street Pedway Connection to Monroe Street Garage -- Innovative Design and Excellence In Architecture Awards. From the July 1999 issue.
• 1998 AISC/NSBA Prize Bridge Awards -- From the September 1998 issue.
• Admiral T. J. Lopez Bridge -- Merit Award: Long Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• Aesthetic Anchors -- An innovative design for the anchor piers helped create an economical solution for this 1,200’-long cable stayed bridge over the Ohio River. From the September 1999 issue.
• Aesthetics of Steel Bridges -- Well-designed bridges stir the imagination and create a sense of community excitement and identity. From the December 1998 issue.
• Bloomington Ferry Pedestrian Bridge -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Bluff’s Edge Bridge -- Merit Award Historic. From the September 1998 issue.
• Bridge No. 315A over Chippewa River -- Merit Award: Railroad. From the September 1998 issue.
• Cable-Stayed Bridge Uses New Post-Tensioning System -- Stretching over the Ohio River. From the April 2000 issue.
• California Street Bridge -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Casco Bay Bridge -- Innovative - unique trunnion strut, graceful lines and aesthetic pier shape - excellent presentation to make a moveable bridge aesthetically pleasing. From the July 2000 issue.
• Central Connecticut Railroad over Rt. 66 -- Prize Bridge Award: Railroad. From the September 1998 issue.
• Coleman Bridge -- Prize Bridge Award: Movable Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• Columbus Gateway Arch Bridge -- Merit Award: Medium Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• CSX Bridge over Tennessee River Slough -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Damen Avenue Arch Bridge -- The use of bent steel pipes for the arches without lateral bracing is innovative - aesthetically pleasing. From the July 2000 issue.
• Dartmouth Bridge -- Prize Bridge Award: Reconstructed. From the September 1998 issue.
• Enhancing Steel Bridges -- A series of NSBA focus groups brings to light methods to improve the cost, speed and quality of steel bridges. From the October 1998 issue.
• Exodermic Decks and Steel Bridges -- Recent revisions to the Exodermic design promise to further reduce costs and simplify erection. From the November 1998 issue.
• Fabrication Tools For Corrugated Web I-beam -- A machine tool manufacturer in Austria has developed an economical method to positively weld light gauge corrugated webs to hot rolled steel plate flanges. From the July 1999 issue.
• Franklin Square Bridge -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Franklinville Bridge #31 -- Prize Bridge Award: Short Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• Garden State Parkway Interchange 159 -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Kuparuk River Submersible Bridge -- Bold application of steel - a structure that must endure extremely heavy vehicle loads and face one of nature's most hostile environments: arctic cold, large-scale ice flows and overtopping spring floods. From the July 2000 issue.
• Lower Buffalo Bridge -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Madison Street Bridge -- Merit Award: Special Purpose. From the September 1998 issue.
• Maritime Off-Ramp -- Prize Bridge Award: Grade Separation. From the September 1998 issue.
• Monorail Newark Airport -- Prize Bridge Award: Special Purpose. From the September 1998 issue.
• Merritt Parkway over Route 123 -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Mud Fork Bridge -- Prize Bridge Award: Medium Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• New York Route 367 over Bentley Creek -- Brings old iron together with new high tech materials (FRP) to extend the service life of a bridge in this quiet country setting. Innovative concept to extend the life of old steel bridges. From the July 2000 issue.
• Old Plank Road Trail Bridge -- Unique use of skewed A-frame pylon to suspend a plate girder superstructure. A light, airy open design - a unique through-the-leg superstructure - Very interesting concept. From the July 2000 issue.
• Performance Criteria For Bridge Isolation Bearings -- A seismic analysis led to the use of isolation bearings for the retrofit of California’s Three Mile Slough Bridge. From the September 1999 issue.
• Pine Street Bridge at Hallidie Crossing -- Prize Bridge Award: Historic. From the September 1998 issue.
• Ramp H over Westbound C/D Republic Drive/I-4 Interchange -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Reducing Fabrication Costs in Steel Bridges -- New software under development. From the April 2000 issue.
• Second Blue Water Bridge -- Classic concept of semi-through arch in a modern, simple and clean design. Side-by-side technologies, 60 years apart. Elegant long span structure. From the July 2000 issue.
• Second Blue Water Bridge -- Merit Award: Long Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• Seismic Analysis Options For Steel Truss Bridges -- Seismic retrofitting is becoming increasingly common during major rehabilitation contracts. From the March 1999 issue.
• Site, Time Restraints Complicate Bridge Rehabilitation -- A 180’ double-track truss had to be replaced with only a 54-hour track closure. From the January 1999 issue.
• Spanning the Mississippi -- Though traditional in form, this new crossing utilizes high-strength steel to economize the truss design. From the September 1999 issue.
• State Route 0029 over the Schuylkill River -- Merit Award: Short Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• State Route 417 Southern Connector Extension Ramp A/I-4 -- Merit Award: Medium Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• State Route 52 over Clear Fork River -- From the July 2000 issue.
• Steel Spans the Neuse River -- This challenging project required a nearly 2-mile, high-level fixed span crossing of the Neuse River and an adjacent interchange. From the October 2000 issue.
• Synthesizing Form And Function -- The Damen Avenue Arch Bridge was not simply an innovative engineering feat, but also a success as a new neighborhood landmark. From the December 1999 issue.
• Trunk Highway 47 under Saint Anthony Boulevard -- A beautiful bridge - elegant and shallow main span - interesting concept to counterweight the short back spans and hide them behind the abutments. From the July 2000 issue.
• Trunk Highway 61 over Gooseberry River -- From the July 2000 issue.
• USL Wins National Student Steel Bridge Competition -- From the September 1998 issue.
• Weems Creek Bridge -- Merit Award: Movable Span. From the September 1998 issue.
• Wes Smith Bridge -- From the July 2000 issue.

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