Reclaimed Bowstring Trusses in Atlanta

Reuse-Ready 100′ Bowstring Units

Steel Trusses for Sale

• 14 trusses @ 8′ o.c. covers 100′ x 104′ or 10,400 sf
• 20 trusses @ 8′ o.c. covers 100′ x 152′ or 15,200 sf

100′ Clearspan Bowstring Units

Structurally Verified

Walter P Moore, a reputable and global engineering firm has completed a comprehensive structural load assessment and reuse feasibility analysis, including:

Live load, snow load, and wind uplift assumptions
Stress testing and fatigue modeling
Reconfiguration scenarios and weight tolerances
Original design schematics and updated use-case drawings

Interested in These Trusses? Review the Analysis Report

For Sale: 100′ Clearspan Bowstring Steel Trusses

FOURTEEN (14) heavy-duty, 100-foot bowstring steel trusses, available now.
Each truss is constructed from two (2) 50-foot segments bolted together at the center, creating a strong and graceful arch with a 7-foot peak height at the midpoint.

Weight: Approximately 2,000 lbs per assembled truss
Top chord radius: 180 feet, providing a generous, shallow curve ideal for hangars, warehouses, or large-span shelters
Bolt-together design for easy transport and site assembly
Bolts not included

Bonus Opportunity:
An additional six (6) matching trusses, purchased by a third party, may also be available if your project requires a larger structure.

Attributes	Detail
Span	100 ft
Configuration	2 – 50′ sections that bolt together midspan
Midpoint Height	7 feet
Weight	~2,000 lbs per truss
Top Chord Radius	180 feet
Quantity	14 to 20

From Then to Now

Per the curator of the Naval Construction Battalion museum, the trusses were designed and fabricated for the US Navy Construction Battalion beginning with the Korean Conflict.

They were sold as surplus property and repurposed for an open-air freight depot on what is now the Atlanta Beltline.

They were placed on 11-foot centers and supported a 3/16″ corrugated aluminum roof system for approximately 50 years.

Sustainable. Structural. Smart.

These reclaimed 100′ bowstring trusses aren’t just steel—they’re structural assets with a second life. Backed by a professional third-party analysis, each truss has been verified for reuse potential, offering serious value to engineers, developers, and design-build firms committed to building smarter.

Why Choose Reuse?

Embodied Carbon Savings
Reusing structural steel dramatically reduces emissions compared to new fabrication. Lower your project’s footprint without compromising on strength or compliance.

Verified Load Performance
Independent engineers have assessed these trusses for live load, wind, and deflection under various reuse scenarios. You’ll receive detailed documentation, assumptions, and stress profiles to support permitting and design.

Circular Design in Action
Give this steel a second story. Perfect for adaptive reuse projects, temporary structures, or permanent builds looking to blend economy and environmental responsibility.

Structural Engineering Summary

Following a preliminary analysis of bowstring trusses salvaged during demolition, our team evaluated their reuse potential under two support conditions: the full 100-foot span and the 50-foot half-span. Based on truss dimensions and field condition photos provided by the client, we conclude that these trusses may be reused at their full span with a spacing of 8 feet or less and minimal retrofitting.

— Walter P Moore

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Critical Assumptions from Structural Analysis

To support the preliminary structural analysis, the following assumptions were made based on typical reuse conditions for mid-range industrial structures in the southeastern U.S. These assumptions informed all modeling and performance projections:

Steel meets ASTM A36 specification
Structure is a fully enclosed building (not open or partially enclosed)
Site location assumed to be noncoastal southeastern U.S., moderate seismic activity
Wind Exposure Category B (urban/suburban/wooded)
Roof height: approximately 30′, with no major parapet
Risk Category II (no extraordinary hazard potential)
Secondary roof beams assumed at 5′ spacing along top chord
Trusses supported every 25′ with full-depth cross bracing
Roof assembly weight: 15 PSF (pounds per square foot)
Dead loads are balanced across the truss length
Trusses act as gravity-load-only frames with separate lateral load system
Failure mode modeled in steel members, not at connections or plates

These assumptions are documented in full in the structural report.