In the Play Park in Kolding, an old wooden bridge had reached the end of its service life. After many years of use, it had become visibly worn, the timber showed signs of rot, and the increasing maintenance requirements made its continued operation both resource-intensive and impractical. The municipality was faced with a choice: renovate the aging bridge once again – or invest in a long-term solution.

A New Approach to Bridge Construction
To reduce future maintenance costs and ensure reliable operation, the decision was made to replace the old structure with a modern FRP bridge from Fiberline Building Profiles. With a focus on long service life, low weight and minimal operational costs, FRP was an ideal material choice.

“The dialogue with Fiberline has been good and smooth throughout. We don’t have much experience working with FRP, but it wasn’t necessary – the bridge was delivered preassembled and just needed to be placed.”— Tim Kruse, Team Coordinator, Carpentry Team, Kolding Municipality

Fast Installation with Minimal Disruption
The bridge was delivered as a fully preassembled unit directly from Fiberline, which made the installation process both fast and straightforward. As no on-site assembly was required, the work could be completed with minimal disruption in the park – allowing users to regain access to the area quickly.

Considerations and Choices
There were no major reservations regarding the choice of material – apart from the visual appearance of the fiberglass, which initially prompted some consideration. This was mainly due to limited familiarity with FRP as a construction material. One concern involved the risk of vandalism, such as graffiti, and future cleaning – but the expectation for the new bridge is clear:
It should last for many years without the need for ongoing maintenance.

A Durable and Safe Solution
The new bridge measures 5 x 2 metres and is constructed using Fiberline’s HD planks with a slip-resistant black coating – a solution particularly well-suited for both cycle paths and pedestrian walkways. The combination of low weight, high strength, and anti-slip surface makes it ideal for public areas where safety and durability are key priorities.