Project Overview
In the Fall of 2021 Areté Structures supplied (2) FRP Truss bridges to Flowtrack Mountain Bike Trail Builders. Flowtrack constructed and installed both bridges on the Dragon Trail at Hardy Dam in Stanwood Michigan. Flowtrack also constructed 8 additional miles of trail that is part of a 47 mile loop around the Hardy Dam. These bridges are olive green with sloped ends and a timber deck.
FRP Bridge Design
Allowable Stress Design
85 PSF Pedestrian Live Load
35 PSF Wind Load
40 PSF Snow Load
Bridge Structure Specifications:
FRP Truss Bridge Design
Sloped-End Sections
54” Railing Height
Standard Color Olive Green
Hot-dipped galvanized ASTM A307 steel hardware
Positive CNC Mechanical Camber
Aluminum Angle Mounting Clips for abutment attachment
Timber decking supplied by the customer
