The new East Dixfield Bridge has Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (FRP)-reinforced glulam wood beams and a glulam deck. The goal of the project is to strengthen and use underutilized species of Maine wood.

Specifications

• Year Constructed: Summer 2000
• Length: 45 ft
• Width: 30 ft
• Design Live Load: HS25
• Wood Species: Southern Yellow Pine
• FRP Tensile Strength: 60 ksi
• FRP Tensile Modulus: 5.5 Msi
• FRP Material Suppliers: NA

Sponsored by: Federal Highway Administration Timber Bridge Initiative, Maine Department of Transportation