Existing bridge drains and grates will be replaced with Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (FRP) bridge drains and grates cast in concrete. The project goal is to reduce maintenance costs by eliminating contact of steel drains with deicing salts.

Specifications

• Year Constructed: Summer 2000
• Length: varies
• Width: varies
• Design Live Load: HS25
• Wood Species: NA
• FRP Tensile Strength:  NA
• FRP Tensile Modulus:  NA
• FRP Material Suppliers:  NA

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