The existing Union-Washington Skidmore Bridge was reconstructed to incorporate laminated wood panels over in-place steel beams. Conventional glulam core with E-glass VE faces. IBRC project.

Specifications

• Year Constructed: Fall 2001
• Length: 62 ft.
• Width: 23 ft.
• Design Live Load: HS25
• Wood Species: Southern Pine
• FRP Tensile Strength: 467.6 MPa (67,820 psi)
• FRP Tensile Modulus: 23.2 GPa (3,364,900 psi)
• FRP Material Suppliers: Kenway Corp.

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