Maintenance costs halved It was the prospect of a corrosion-free, cost-e?cient solution and reduced renovation time that convinced South Gloucestershire Council that GFRP composite was the right choice for replacing a life-expired bridge. The existing steel and concrete bridge over the River Frome in the south-west England village of Frampton Cotterell was so badly damaged by corrosion that replacement was the only option. The new bridge structure and GFRP bridge deck are designed to withstand heavy tra?c and the previous 13-ton weight limit has been lifted. Light weight reduces installation time Above all, what makes GFRP ideal for bridges is its strength-to-weight ratio. For example, the new GFRP bridge which carries Church Road across the River Frome is just as strong as similar struc

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