FRP Helps Construction Crew Beat Winter Weather, Solve Multiple Issues With Yellowstone National Park Landmark Bridge
Yellowstone National Park’s Fishing Bridge was aptly named when it was built in 1902. The rough-hewn corduroy log bridge straddled a major spawning area for cutthroat trout and attracted anglers by the droves. The bridge was rebuilt in 1937 and closed to fishing in 1973 following a decline in the fish population. When Hamilton Construction was subcontracted to install a new deck on the bridge, the crew faced several challenges, namely a short window of opportunity dictated by weather and the tourist season. The company couldn’t close the bridge until Oct. 15 when the park closed to visitors but only had until Nov. 5 to remove and replace asphalt and planking with a new deck. Prefabricated FiberSPAN FRP panels proved to be the right choice. Read more>>>