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Jun 12, 2025

Carried Away-Preserve Bridge Health with An FRP Bridge Drainage System

A bridge drainage system is typically one of the last tasks to be completed during a new bridge build project, but it is essential to the health of the structure. The ability for DOT’s to...
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Apr 30, 2025

Infrastructure Grades Are In—How FRP Can Help

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card in March. As individuals we use the facilities and systems that make up the nation’s...
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Feb 4, 2022

Bridge Spotlight: Mill Cove Creek

Coming into 2022, we want to spotlight more of our composite bridges. I want to share the stories of bridge-building, the impact of these bridges in their communities, and how we work with...
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Oct 22, 2021

Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit Reflection

Last month, the Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit held its biennial event in Erie, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Erie...
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Apr 1, 2020

COVID-19 And The Way It's Changing Bridge Operations

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s way of life, but we are all trying to continue to work by adapting how we do business. Part of my job is staying on top of the bridge world....
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Jan 29, 2020

Making Connections - Part Two

After travelling from Ohio to Red Hook, Brooklyn, Composite Advantage’s fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) decking was installed on the West Thames Street pedestrian bridge and readied for a...
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Jan 22, 2020

Making Connections

What do you think of when you hear the word commute? You probably imagine a well-dressed businessman or woman, coffee in hand, walking swiftly along a crowded city street like the ones...
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Jan 15, 2020

2020: The Year Of FRP Composites

Recent forecast reports show that product performance requirements, cost thresholds and customer demand are driving a growing number of industries—from aerospace, automotive and consumer to...
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Dec 5, 2019

Pedestrian Bridge Surfaces - No Slipping!

View Video “It’s a slippery slope” [a course of action that could lead to trouble]. “He is a slippery fellow.” “The ice is slippery.” As an adjective, the etymology of the word “slippery”...
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Nov 13, 2019

FRP Pedestrian Bridge Products: When and Why They Help

A recent rise in health and environmental consciousness has led many people to begin walking and biking in lieu of driving their cars. Whether pedestrians are commuting or are out for a...
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