Steel Bridge Research, Inspection, Training, and Engineering Center
35. Press Brake Tub Girder (PBTG)
Donated by: Valmont Industries
Year Built: 2025
Donated to SBRITE: 2025
Name: U-18 U- Beam is
Length: 30ft
Width: 4’ 4”
Depth: 18”
Weight: Approx. 4,000 lbs
Beam includes shear studs, end diaphragms, angles and cross bracing for lateral torsion control and is galvanized to ASTM 123. All design criteria meet AASHTO 10 Edition design specifications.
U-BEAMS are available in 5 standard sizes to date – U-12, U-18, U-24, U-30 and U-33


