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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1750535159329{padding-top: 8px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\nProject Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\nConstructed in 2021, the Liberty Bridge spans 1,000 feet across the Maumee River in Napoleon, Ohio, providing a vital link between two industrial areas and improving access to U.S. Route 24 for local commuters.<\/p>\n
Designed as an eight-span concrete deck supported by seven piers on drilled shaft foundations, the bridge includes a 28-foot-wide roadway, and a 6-foot raised sidewalk, supporting both vehicle and pedestrian access.<\/p>\n
The bridge’s name was chosen through a community contest, reflecting its role as a symbol of connectivity and civic pride.<\/p>\n
Read more about the naming of Liberty Bridge.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nTo ensure long-term structural integrity in Ohio\u2019s challenging climate, the project team emphasized durability, corrosion resistance, and lifecycle performance in the material selection process.<\/p>\n
\n- Longevity & Durability<\/strong> \u2013 Materials needed to perform reliably under environmental stressors, including moisture and de-icing salts.<\/li>\n
- Reduced Maintenance Costs<\/strong> \u2013 A critical goal to minimize future disruptions and long-term repair budgets.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Resilience<\/strong> \u2013 Engineering solutions that would maintain structural integrity for generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Banner image courtesy of The Blade \/ David Patch.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nProject Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiven the vulnerability of traditional steel rebar to corrosion – which has contributed to America’s aging bridges<\/a> — engineers selected Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>as the primary reinforcement, providing multiple benefits including:<\/p>\n\n- Corrosion Resistance<\/strong> \u2013 Non-metallic and rust-proof, ideal for environments exposed to moisture and de-icing salts.<\/li>\n
- Lightweight<\/strong> \u2013 Easier to handle and install, streamlining construction.<\/li>\n
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio<\/strong> \u2013 Offers superior tensile strength for long-term structural integrity.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Durability<\/strong> \u2013 Designed for a 100+ year service life<\/strong>, delivering sustainable performance across decades.<\/li>\n
- BABA-Compliant<\/a> & American-Made<\/strong> \u2013 Trusted for federally funded infrastructure projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The project successfully incorporated 470,554 linear feet of Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar in sizes #4, #5, and #6\u2014contributing to improved bridge durability and reduced lifecycle costs compared to traditional steel reinforcement.<\/p>\n
Liberty Bridge – An Award-Winning Project<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis project was also recognized for its engineering excellence, with the Mannik & Smith Group receiving the Outstanding Award for Engineering Design from ACEC Ohio (more on this at the end of the article).<\/p>\n
The honor reflects not only exceptional design and technical execution but also the thoughtful selection of materials that support long-term infrastructure performance\u2014like Mateenbar60\u2122.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re incredibly proud that Mateenbar60\u2122 played a role in this award-winning project, reinforcing not just the bridge itself, but the purpose it serves; connecting communities, improving access, and strengthening the structures that bring people together.<\/p>\n
This recognition aligns with our core belief that infrastructure is about more than concrete and rebar<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s about reinforcing the important things in life. When engineers and agencies choose Mateenbar\u00ae, they\u2019re not just choosing corrosion-free performance; they\u2019re choosing a material partner committed to building a safer, stronger, and more connected future for all.<\/p>\nAs Rich Bertz, CEO Emeritus of Mannik & Smith, stated to\u00a0The Blade<\/a><\/em>:\u00a0\u201cThis bridge deck will last over 100 years. That does not typically happen. We\u2019re going to see many, many more bridges built with this technology.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nLooking for another example of how Mateenbar60\u2122 is redefining bridge construction? Don\u2019t miss our Harker\u2019s Island Bridge project<\/a>\u2014a groundbreaking achievement and the largest bridge in the world ever built without a single piece of steel reinforcement.<\/p>\nACEC Ohio<\/a> is the state chapter of the national ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) organization, which represents thousands of private engineering firms across the U.S. ACEC Ohio promotes and advocates for the business interests of engineering companies, supports professional development, and recognizes excellence in engineering through its annual Engineering Excellence Awards\u2014often referred to as the “Academy Awards of Engineering.” Being recognized by ACEC Ohio is a prestigious acknowledgment of innovative design, technical achievement, and impactful infrastructure solutions.<\/em><\/p>\nBuilding the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\nFor over 30 years globally,\u00a0Mateenbar<\/a>\u00ae has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation\u2014proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60\u2122 is the smart choice.\u00a0Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar\u00ae reinforces what matters most\u2014building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Learn how Mateenbar60\u2122 played a role in the award-winning Liberty Bridge Project in Ohio, reinforcing not just the bridge itself, but<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99,100],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-8703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portfolio","category-structural","tag-carriage","tag-quality"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/liberty-bridge-project-banner.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8703"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8703\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9599,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8703\/revisions\/9599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
To ensure long-term structural integrity in Ohio\u2019s challenging climate, the project team emphasized durability, corrosion resistance, and lifecycle performance in the material selection process.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Longevity & Durability<\/strong> \u2013 Materials needed to perform reliably under environmental stressors, including moisture and de-icing salts.<\/li>\n
- Reduced Maintenance Costs<\/strong> \u2013 A critical goal to minimize future disruptions and long-term repair budgets.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Resilience<\/strong> \u2013 Engineering solutions that would maintain structural integrity for generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Banner image courtesy of The Blade \/ David Patch.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Project Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Given the vulnerability of traditional steel rebar to corrosion – which has contributed to America’s aging bridges<\/a> — engineers selected Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>as the primary reinforcement, providing multiple benefits including:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Corrosion Resistance<\/strong> \u2013 Non-metallic and rust-proof, ideal for environments exposed to moisture and de-icing salts.<\/li>\n
- Lightweight<\/strong> \u2013 Easier to handle and install, streamlining construction.<\/li>\n
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio<\/strong> \u2013 Offers superior tensile strength for long-term structural integrity.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Durability<\/strong> \u2013 Designed for a 100+ year service life<\/strong>, delivering sustainable performance across decades.<\/li>\n
- BABA-Compliant<\/a> & American-Made<\/strong> \u2013 Trusted for federally funded infrastructure projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The project successfully incorporated 470,554 linear feet of Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar in sizes #4, #5, and #6\u2014contributing to improved bridge durability and reduced lifecycle costs compared to traditional steel reinforcement.<\/p>\n
Liberty Bridge – An Award-Winning Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This project was also recognized for its engineering excellence, with the Mannik & Smith Group receiving the Outstanding Award for Engineering Design from ACEC Ohio (more on this at the end of the article).<\/p>\n
The honor reflects not only exceptional design and technical execution but also the thoughtful selection of materials that support long-term infrastructure performance\u2014like Mateenbar60\u2122.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re incredibly proud that Mateenbar60\u2122 played a role in this award-winning project, reinforcing not just the bridge itself, but the purpose it serves; connecting communities, improving access, and strengthening the structures that bring people together.<\/p>\n
This recognition aligns with our core belief that infrastructure is about more than concrete and rebar<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s about reinforcing the important things in life. When engineers and agencies choose Mateenbar\u00ae, they\u2019re not just choosing corrosion-free performance; they\u2019re choosing a material partner committed to building a safer, stronger, and more connected future for all.<\/p>\n
As Rich Bertz, CEO Emeritus of Mannik & Smith, stated to\u00a0The Blade<\/a><\/em>:\u00a0\u201cThis bridge deck will last over 100 years. That does not typically happen. We\u2019re going to see many, many more bridges built with this technology.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
Looking for another example of how Mateenbar60\u2122 is redefining bridge construction? Don\u2019t miss our Harker\u2019s Island Bridge project<\/a>\u2014a groundbreaking achievement and the largest bridge in the world ever built without a single piece of steel reinforcement.<\/p>\n
ACEC Ohio<\/a> is the state chapter of the national ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) organization, which represents thousands of private engineering firms across the U.S. ACEC Ohio promotes and advocates for the business interests of engineering companies, supports professional development, and recognizes excellence in engineering through its annual Engineering Excellence Awards\u2014often referred to as the “Academy Awards of Engineering.” Being recognized by ACEC Ohio is a prestigious acknowledgment of innovative design, technical achievement, and impactful infrastructure solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n
Building the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n
For over 30 years globally,\u00a0Mateenbar<\/a>\u00ae has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation\u2014proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60\u2122 is the smart choice.\u00a0Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar\u00ae reinforces what matters most\u2014building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Lightweight<\/strong> \u2013 Easier to handle and install, streamlining construction.<\/li>\n
- Reduced Maintenance Costs<\/strong> \u2013 A critical goal to minimize future disruptions and long-term repair budgets.<\/li>\n