Read more about interesting projects for composite road bridges in Germany and England
Grasshopper in glass fibreThe new fibreglass bridge deck from Fiberline is expected to last for many decades / Video
New GRP bridge across UK motorwayBuilt using Fiberline’s ASSET bridge deck profiles, the new bridge is two-thirds the weight of the one it replaced, but is stronger and offers cost savings through reduced maintenance
German highways agency combats traffic queues with innovative bridge conceptAn innovative GRP bridge has been constructed over the new German B3 Highway at Friedberg near Frankfurt. The bridge is a lightweight structure that was assembled close to the highway and then lifted into position with the minimum of disruption to road traffic.
Germany’s first road bridge of GRP compositeComposite is remarkable for having the same load-carrying capacity as steel or concrete, and can usefully replace conventional bridges made of these materials. Technologically, the Klipphausen bridge ranks among the most advanced in Europe.
West Mill Bridge, EnglandThe West Mill Bridge in Oxfordshire, UK is one of Europe’s most advanced highway bridges
