A 64 meter long highway bridge has been equipped with carbon fiber reinforcement devices, which is reported to be the first application in modern European bridge construction. In addition, it has reduced construction costs and carbon dioxide emissions.

This marks an important milestone in modern bridge construction and is also the first in Europe to combine orthotropic composite pavement panels with carbon fiber reinforcement for highway bridges.

According to SGL Carbon, compared to traditional steel-concrete structures, using carbon fiber reinforced concrete can save over 60 tons of carbon dioxide. In addition, the weight of the road panel has been reduced by 55%, with only 450 kilograms per square meter. Due to the corrosion resistance of carbon fiber, this lightweight design also ensures a longer service life for the bridge. In addition, due to the reduced weight and prefabricated bridge sections, installation can be completed overnight, minimizing the impact on busy traffic on the A3 highway.