Composite or glassfibre-reinforced plastics (GRP) is the material of the future for lightweight, maintenance-free bridges. It can be used both for constructing new bridges and for renovating existing bridges damaged by corrosion.

Composite is a technically advanced material that is both weatherproof and resistant to road salt. In addition, composite bridges can be installed in just a few hours, causing minimal disruption to traffic.

Factory-made
Due to their light weight the bridges can be made in the factory and then transported to the installation site. There they can be erected on prepared foundations in a matter of hours. Installation can also be done at night, causing negligible disturbance to road or rail traffic.

Low weight combined with high strength
GRP profiles combine low weight with high strength. Low weight means low transportation and erection costs, smaller foundations and easier handling.

Minimal maintenance and long service life
Structures made of GRP have long service life and are unaffected by rain, frost and salt, requiring cosmetic attention only. Maintenance costs are therefore lower than for similar structures in traditional materials such as concrete, steel and wood.

Rapid machining and assembly
Composite profiles can be machined as quickly and easily as wood - on equipment fitted with diamond tooling. High-speed bridge installation means minimal traffic disruption.

Corrosion and weather resistance
Structural profiles, gratings and planks from Fiberline are resistant to UV rays, salt water and chemicals. In partnership with selected suppliers, Fiberline has prepared a chemical durability list that indicates profile resistance capabilities in corrosive environments

Thermal and electrical insulation
Fiberline structural profiles have good thermal properties and form neither heat nor cold bridges. They are also electrically insulating.