The existing Waldoboro Railroad Crossing was reconstructed to include Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (FRP)-reinforced wood railroad ties. The project goals are to reduce maintenance costs and protect and strengthen the wood. Research for this project is underway. 

Specifications

• Year Constructed: Fall 2000 or Spring 2001
• Length: 200 ft.
• Width: 8 ft.
• Design Live Load: Train Loading
• 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