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:
    * FRP Tensile Modulus:
    * FRP Material Suppliers:

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