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	# History World HISTORY OF BRIDGES [http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97 http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97]		# History World HISTORY OF BRIDGES [http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97 http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97]
	# British Plastics Federation Plastics Recycling [http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx]		# British Plastics Federation Plastics Recycling [http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx]
−	# CONTEC Aps Concrete Bridges and Viaducts ~~[http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html]~~	+	# CONTEC Aps Concrete Bridges and Viaducts
	# Universidade do Minho STRENGTHENING OF STONE MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES		# Universidade do Minho STRENGTHENING OF STONE MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES
	# J Page (1993) Masonry Arch Bridges. HMSO		# J Page (1993) Masonry Arch Bridges. HMSO

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	The bridge at York is 26 feet by 15 feet, and is the first recycled-plastic vehicular bridge in Maine and the first plastic bridge used on a public highway application in the United States. The materials cost were $USD70,000 and the construction cost was $USD25,000.		The bridge at York is 26 feet by 15 feet, and is the first recycled-plastic vehicular bridge in Maine and the first plastic bridge used on a public highway application in the United States. The materials cost were $USD70,000 and the construction cost was $USD25,000.

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	# History World HISTORY OF BRIDGES [http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97 http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97]		# History World HISTORY OF BRIDGES [http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97 http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97]

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	# Vince Bond (2012) Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge. Crain Communications Inc.		# Vince Bond (2012) Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge. Crain Communications Inc.

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	Plastics are recycled and used for construction because they are price-competitive and have a low cost for installation and replacement. Recycled plastics come in many different forms, and produce strong and versatile products, allowing them to be used for a wide range of applications:		Plastics are recycled and used for construction because they are price-competitive and have a low cost for installation and replacement. Recycled plastics come in many different forms, and produce strong and versatile products, allowing them to be used for a wide range of applications:
−	*Fencing	+
−	*Pipes and ducting	+	* Fencing
−	*Water drainage	+	* Pipes and ducting
−	*Scaffolding planks	+	* Water drainage
−	*Decking and flooring products	+	* Scaffolding planks
		+	* Decking and flooring products

	In the London 2012 Olympics, recycled plastics were used in the construction of the Water Polo Arena. The silver-coloured wrap is made of recycled plastics, and the sloping roof of the Arena is made from air-inflated recyclable plastic cushions.		In the London 2012 Olympics, recycled plastics were used in the construction of the Water Polo Arena. The silver-coloured wrap is made of recycled plastics, and the sloping roof of the Arena is made from air-inflated recyclable plastic cushions.
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	Traditionally, bridges have been constructed using materials such as concrete, masonry, steel, timber and so on. Recently however, engineers have started to consider using recycled plastic to overcome some of the problems of instability that can be found in such materials. For example, concrete can suffer problems such as chloride penetration, carbonation, alkali silica reactions, structural cracks, and damage due to accidents and explosions. Masonry bridges can suffer from scouring, rainwater damage, cracking and so on. Timber bridges can suffer insect attack and rot.		Traditionally, bridges have been constructed using materials such as concrete, masonry, steel, timber and so on. Recently however, engineers have started to consider using recycled plastic to overcome some of the problems of instability that can be found in such materials. For example, concrete can suffer problems such as chloride penetration, carbonation, alkali silica reactions, structural cracks, and damage due to accidents and explosions. Masonry bridges can suffer from scouring, rainwater damage, cracking and so on. Timber bridges can suffer insect attack and rot.

−	= ~~'''~~Advantages of recycled bridges~~'''~~ =	+	= Advantages of recycled bridges =
−	*They do not need regular maintenance.	+
−	*The plastic can be recycled on demolition of the bridge.	+
−	*Most of the plastics used are chemically inert, prolonging their life span.	+
−	*They are stable under UV radiation.	+
−	*They are stable in saltwater.	+
−	*They are resistant to rot and damage from insects.	+
−	*They have high strength to weight ratio.	+
−	*They can reduce the amount of non-biodegradable plastics being sent to landfill.	+
−	*The can help educate people about recycling plastics.	+

−	= ~~'''~~Possible challenges of constructing recycled bridges~~'''~~ =	+	* They do not need regular maintenance.
		+	* The plastic can be recycled on demolition of the bridge.
		+	* Most of the plastics used are chemically inert, prolonging their life span.
		+	* They are stable under UV radiation.
		+	* They are stable in saltwater.
		+	* They are resistant to rot and damage from insects.
		+	* They have high strength to weight ratio.
		+	* They can reduce the amount of non-biodegradable plastics being sent to landfill.
		+	* The can help educate people about recycling plastics.
		+
		+	= Possible challenges of constructing recycled bridges =

	== Cost effectiveness ==		== Cost effectiveness ==
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	More research may be necessary to determine how best to maximise the mechanical properties of mixed recycled plastics so that longer span structures can be created. Most examples of plastic bridges have low heights and small spans. This may be due to the relatively low strength of recycled plastics when compared to other materials as well as the price of recycled plastics after processing.		More research may be necessary to determine how best to maximise the mechanical properties of mixed recycled plastics so that longer span structures can be created. Most examples of plastic bridges have low heights and small spans. This may be due to the relatively low strength of recycled plastics when compared to other materials as well as the price of recycled plastics after processing.

−	= ~~'''~~Examples of plastic bridges~~'''~~ =	+	= Examples of plastic bridges =

	== Bridge across the Tweed River, Scotland, United Kingdom ==		== Bridge across the Tweed River, Scotland, United Kingdom ==

−	A Welsh company called Vertech built a bridge across the Tweed River. The bridge is 30 metres in length and made entirely out of waste plastic products. It is the world's longest and sturdiest recycled bridge. (ref 6) The installation process was relatively simple. It was designed by engineers from Rutgers and Cardiff Universities, then constructed off-site. It was then taken to the site and assembled in four days. The entire process of putting the bridge together took less than two weeks. (ref 12)~~<br/>~~	+	A Welsh company called Vertech built a bridge across the Tweed River. The bridge is 30 metres in length and made entirely out of waste plastic products. It is the world's longest and sturdiest recycled bridge. (ref 6) The installation process was relatively simple. It was designed by engineers from Rutgers and Cardiff Universities, then constructed off-site. It was then taken to the site and assembled in four days. The entire process of putting the bridge together took less than two weeks. (ref 12)

	== Bridge at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA ==		== Bridge at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA ==

−	Axion International Holdings, Inc. built a bridge made of recycled plastic at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. The bridge consists of 94 percent recycled materials, including glass, vehicle bumpers and about 85,000 pounds of high-density polyethylene plastic. (ref 13) The bridge can carry the weight of a tank of 68.7 tons.~~<br/>~~	+	Axion International Holdings, Inc. built a bridge made of recycled plastic at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. The bridge consists of 94 percent recycled materials, including glass, vehicle bumpers and about 85,000 pounds of high-density polyethylene plastic. (ref 13) The bridge can carry the weight of a tank of 68.7 tons.

	== Footbridge at Santa Rosa Valley, California, USA ==		== Footbridge at Santa Rosa Valley, California, USA ==
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Sustainability	+
−	*Sustainable materials	+	* Sustainability
−	*Timber	+	* Sustainable materials
−	*Whole-life costs	+	* Timber
		+	* Whole-life costs

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	~~#History World ''HISTORY OF BRIDGES'' [http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97 http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97]~~
−	~~#British Plastics Federation ''Plastics Recycling [http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx]''~~
−	#CONTEC Aps ''Concrete Bridges and Viaducts'' [http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html]
−	~~#Universidade do Minho ''STRENGTHENING OF STONE MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES''~~
−	~~#J Page (1993) ''Masonry Arch Bridges''. HMSO~~
−	~~#CNN ''World's longest recycled bridge spans Scottish river'' [http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge]~~
−	~~#WORLDNETDAILY ''THE ARMY'S FIRST PLASTIC BRIDGE'' [http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/ http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/]~~
−	#The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) ''Using recycled plastic products in construction'' [http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf]
−	#The Telegraph (2012) ''London 2012 Olympics: Water Polo Arena construction completed'' [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html]
−	~~#Energy Efficiency News (2008) Recycled plastic has future in construction.~~
−	#Harold Cornier-Rios (2003) ''EFFECT OF RECYCLING ON MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AT VARIOUS RECYCLING RATIOS AND RECYCLING GENERATIONS''. University of Puerto Rico [http://www.me.uprm.edu/News/Tesis%20Harold.pdf http://www.me.uprm.edu/News/Tesis%20Harold.pdf]
−	#Duncan Geere (2011) ''Recycled plastic bridge spans Welsh river'' [http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge]
−	~~#USAEC (2009) ''FORT BRAGG TESTS RECYCLED PLASTIC BRIDGE''~~
−	~~#WORLDNETDAILY ''THE ARMY'S FIRST PLASTIC BRIDGE'' [http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/ http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/]~~
−	#Michele Willer-Allred (2011) ''Arroyo Santa Rosa's plastic bridge project moves ahead''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/]
−	#Michele Willer-Allred (2012) ''Pioneering plastic bridge opens in Santa Rosa Valley''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/]
−	~~#Heritage Pioneer (2012) ''A Recycled Plastic Bridge in York, Maine''. Packaging Phoenix~~
−	~~#Vince Bond (2012) ''Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge''. Crain Communications Inc.~~

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	# History World HISTORY OF BRIDGES [http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97 http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ab97]
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+	# British Plastics Federation Plastics Recycling [http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx]
−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	# CONTEC Aps Concrete Bridges and Viaducts [http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html]
		+	# Universidade do Minho STRENGTHENING OF STONE MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES
		+	# J Page (1993) Masonry Arch Bridges. HMSO
		+	# CNN World's longest recycled bridge spans Scottish river [http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge]
		+	# WORLDNETDAILY THE ARMY'S FIRST PLASTIC BRIDGE [http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/ http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/]
		+	# The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) Using recycled plastic products in construction [http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf]
		+	# The Telegraph (2012) London 2012 Olympics: Water Polo Arena construction completed [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html]
		+	# Energy Efficiency News (2008) Recycled plastic has future in construction.
		+	# Harold Cornier-Rios (2003) EFFECT OF RECYCLING ON MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AT VARIOUS RECYCLING RATIOS AND RECYCLING GENERATIONS. University of Puerto Rico.
		+	# Duncan Geere (2011) Recycled plastic bridge spans Welsh river [http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge]
		+	# USAEC (2009) FORT BRAGG TESTS RECYCLED PLASTIC BRIDGE
		+	# WORLDNETDAILY THE ARMY'S FIRST PLASTIC BRIDGE [http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/ http://www.wnd.com/2009/09/110770/]
		+	# Michele Willer-Allred (2011) Arroyo Santa Rosa's plastic bridge project moves ahead. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group.
		+	# Michele Willer-Allred (2012) Pioneering plastic bridge opens in Santa Rosa Valley. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group.
		+	# Heritage Pioneer (2012) A Recycled Plastic Bridge in York, Maine. Packaging Phoenix
		+	# Vince Bond (2012) Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge. Crain Communications Inc.
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	#British Plastics Federation ''Plastics Recycling [http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx]''		#British Plastics Federation ''Plastics Recycling [http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx http://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx]''
	#CONTEC Aps ''Concrete Bridges and Viaducts'' [http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html]		#CONTEC Aps ''Concrete Bridges and Viaducts'' [http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html http://www.contec-aps.com/business-areas/bridges-rehabilitation/concrete-bridges-and-viaducts.html]
−	#Universidade do Minho ''STRENGTHENING OF STONE MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES'' ~~[http://www.ce.tuiasi.ro/~ccf/lucrari_disertatie/ApreuteseiVlad.pdf http://www.ce.tuiasi.ro/~ccf/lucrari_disertatie/ApreuteseiVlad.pdf]~~	+	#Universidade do Minho ''STRENGTHENING OF STONE MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES''
	#J Page (1993) ''Masonry Arch Bridges''. HMSO		#J Page (1993) ''Masonry Arch Bridges''. HMSO
	#CNN ''World's longest recycled bridge spans Scottish river'' [http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge]		#CNN ''World's longest recycled bridge spans Scottish river'' [http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/recyclable-bridge]

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	#The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) ''Using recycled plastic products in construction'' [http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf]		#The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) ''Using recycled plastic products in construction'' [http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/ReConstructPlastic.2031.pdf]
	#The Telegraph (2012) ''London 2012 Olympics: Water Polo Arena construction completed'' [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html]		#The Telegraph (2012) ''London 2012 Olympics: Water Polo Arena construction completed'' [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/water-polo/9181116/London-2012-Olympics-Water-Polo-Arena-construction-completed.html]
−	#Energy Efficiency News (2008) Recycled plastic has future in construction ~~[http://www~~.~~energyefficiencynews.com/articles/i/1472/ http://www.energyefficiencynews.com/articles/i/1472/]~~	+	#Energy Efficiency News (2008) Recycled plastic has future in construction.
	#Harold Cornier-Rios (2003) ''EFFECT OF RECYCLING ON MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AT VARIOUS RECYCLING RATIOS AND RECYCLING GENERATIONS''. University of Puerto Rico [http://www.me.uprm.edu/News/Tesis%20Harold.pdf http://www.me.uprm.edu/News/Tesis%20Harold.pdf]		#Harold Cornier-Rios (2003) ''EFFECT OF RECYCLING ON MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AT VARIOUS RECYCLING RATIOS AND RECYCLING GENERATIONS''. University of Puerto Rico [http://www.me.uprm.edu/News/Tesis%20Harold.pdf http://www.me.uprm.edu/News/Tesis%20Harold.pdf]
	#Duncan Geere (2011) ''Recycled plastic bridge spans Welsh river'' [http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge]		#Duncan Geere (2011) ''Recycled plastic bridge spans Welsh river'' [http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-10/26/recycled-plastic-bridge]

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	#Michele Willer-Allred (2011) ''Arroyo Santa Rosa's plastic bridge project moves ahead''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/]		#Michele Willer-Allred (2011) ''Arroyo Santa Rosa's plastic bridge project moves ahead''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/]
	#Michele Willer-Allred (2012) ''Pioneering plastic bridge opens in Santa Rosa Valley''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/]		#Michele Willer-Allred (2012) ''Pioneering plastic bridge opens in Santa Rosa Valley''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/]
−	#Heritage Pioneer (2012) ''A Recycled Plastic Bridge in York, Maine''. Packaging Phoenix	+	#Heritage Pioneer (2012) ''A Recycled Plastic Bridge in York, Maine''. Packaging Phoenix
−	#Vince Bond (2012) ''Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge''. Crain Communications Inc. [http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20120229/NEWS01/302299989/recycled-plastics-used-to-form-maine-bridge http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20120229/NEWS01/302299989/recycled-plastics-used-to-form-maine-bridge]	+	#Vince Bond (2012) ''Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge''. Crain Communications Inc.

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	#Michele Willer-Allred (2011) ''Arroyo Santa Rosa's plastic bridge project moves ahead''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/]		#Michele Willer-Allred (2011) ''Arroyo Santa Rosa's plastic bridge project moves ahead''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/23/arroyo-santa-rosas-plastic-bridge-project-moves/]
	#Michele Willer-Allred (2012) ''Pioneering plastic bridge opens in Santa Rosa Valley''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/]		#Michele Willer-Allred (2012) ''Pioneering plastic bridge opens in Santa Rosa Valley''. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group [http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/ http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/dec/07/plastic-bridge-in-santa-rosa-valley-opens-to/]
−	#Heritage Pioneer (2012) ''A Recycled Plastic Bridge in York, Maine''. Packaging Phoenix ~~[http://www.packagingphoenix.com/a-recycled-plastic-bridge-in-york-maine/ http://www.packagingphoenix.com/a-recycled-plastic-bridge-in-york-maine/]~~	+	#Heritage Pioneer (2012) ''A Recycled Plastic Bridge in York, Maine''. Packaging Phoenix
	#Vince Bond (2012) ''Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge''. Crain Communications Inc. [http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20120229/NEWS01/302299989/recycled-plastics-used-to-form-maine-bridge http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20120229/NEWS01/302299989/recycled-plastics-used-to-form-maine-bridge]		#Vince Bond (2012) ''Recycled plastics used to form Maine bridge''. Crain Communications Inc. [http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20120229/NEWS01/302299989/recycled-plastics-used-to-form-maine-bridge http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20120229/NEWS01/302299989/recycled-plastics-used-to-form-maine-bridge]

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	The bridge at York is 26 feet by 15 feet, and is the first recycled-plastic vehicular bridge in Maine and the first plastic bridge used on a public highway application in the United States. The materials cost were $USD70,000 and the construction cost was $USD25,000.		The bridge at York is 26 feet by 15 feet, and is the first recycled-plastic vehicular bridge in Maine and the first plastic bridge used on a public highway application in the United States. The materials cost were $USD70,000 and the construction cost was $USD25,000.

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