SUREbridge: Bridge Renewal Without Demolition | FRP Bridges
Renewal instead of demolition

SUREbridge: renew a bridge without demolishing it

If you own a concrete or steel bridge that needs refurbishment, you do not have to demolish it. The SUREbridge system lets you place a composite deck directly on the existing structure.

about 6 weekstypical renewal time
no demolitioncomposite deck directly on the existing structure
concrete or steelexisting supporting structure
What SUREbridge offers

Fast renewal of existing infrastructure

Fast renewal

  • quick renewal of existing bridges
  • renewal typically takes about 6 weeks
  • an ideal solution for existing infrastructure

Reduced load

  • reduces the load on the original structure
  • by lightening the superstructure with a composite deck, the permitted load on the original structure can be increased

Minimal disruption

  • minimal traffic restrictions during the works
  • less disruption to the site
System build-up

A prefabricated FRP panel on the existing structure

8Wearing course
7Top skin of the panel
6Foam core
5Bottom skin of the panel
4Rough layer (epoxy with aggregate)
3Mortar
2Concrete surface prepared by bush-hammering
1Existing concrete

Layers 5 – 8: prefabricated FRP panel with InfraCore® inside technology.

Layers 3 – 4: the bond between the panel and the existing structure.

Layers 1 – 2: the existing structure, which stays in place.

References

SUREbridge in practice

Bridge after renewal (lorry on the bridge) Lorry on a bridge renewed with the SUREbridge system

Bridge renewal with the SUREbridge system

Request a free preliminary study

Tell us the location, the required span and width, and the type of traffic. We will prepare a recommended bridge type with an indicative price.