The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) officially recognized the Route 34B Bridge over Salmon Creek with a National Prize Bridge Merit Award. Fabricated at Veritas Steel’s Eau Claire, WI plant, the Lansing, NY crossing features high-performance 50-ksi weathering steel plate girders engineered for low maintenance and a 100-year structural service life across harsh seasonal conditions. The award celebrates superior structural efficiency, aesthetics, and long-term economic value in modern steel bridge design.