The Fairfield Biotech Park Bridge, constructed in the fall of 2003, is a single span FRP-glulam-concrete bridge. To dramatically increase both stiffness and strength in the bridge's glulam girders, the design develops composite action between the concrete slab and the supporting girders using dowel-type shear connectors.

Specifications

• Year Constructed: Late 2003
• Length: 70 ft.
• Width: 36 ft.
• Design Live Load: AASHTO HS-25
• Wood Species: Southern Pine
• FRP Tensile Strength:  NA
• FRP Tensile Modulus:  NA
• FRP Material Suppliers: Gordon Composites

Sponsored by: Federal Highway Administration Innovative Bridge Researchand Construction Program, Maine Department of Transportation