The installation itself was relatively straightforward, with site preparation taking up a majority of the build time. Once the foundation preparation was completed and the new Infracore Bridge was craned off the water, the actual installation was completed within a day – a key advantage in utilizing a pre-built bridge solution.
According to ECS, the bridge deck itself is molded in a single piece, with an integrated bonded anti slip wearing surface. The FRP deck is custom manufactured to have the most efficient combination of strength and stiffness for the particular bridge span and loading required, which results in bridge decks that are around one-third the weight of steel or concrete equivalents. With no physical joints, and no exterior paint finish required, the bridge decks are maintenance free and are expected to have a service life in excess of 100 years.
