Bethlehem Steel's Construction Marketing Team works with bridge owners and consultants to achieve cost-effective steel bridges, primarily welded plate girder structures. The cornerstone of this effort is Bethlehem's girder optimization program. Bridge studies using this program are offered to bridge designers free of charge.

The unit also provides guidance on proper application of unpainted weathering steel for bridges.

Charlie Gorman, P.E., has 38 years of experience at Bethlehem Steel in construction marketing, engineering and product development, and serves Bethlehem's customers in the bridge market. He is responsible for Bethlehem's in-house girder optimization computer program and is active in many industry technical committees, including AISI, AREMA, NSBA and the Steel Bridge Forum.
Charlie earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering.
(Phone: 800-521-8509)
(e-mail: [email protected])

Jim Montgomery, P.E., is Manager of Construction Marketing. He has over 34 years of experience at Bethlehem Steel in construction marketing, sales and product development. Jim presents the economical and practical benefits of steel bridge construction to designers and owners. He also has led the way in the use of weathering steel for bridges. Prior to his career with Bethlehem Steel, he worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. Jim earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering.
(Phone: 717-533-6887)
(e-mail: [email protected])