Extend the life of aging concrete bridges by up to 50 years without demolition.

Deliver projects in half the time and at half the cost, while minimizing environmental impact and disruption.

Outdated concrete bridges that no longer comply with modern requirements are often assumed to require demolition and reconstruction. Yet, this traditional approach comes at a high cost, creates substantial nuisance such as noise, traffic disruptions, and congestion and contributes to unnecessary environmental damage.

SUREbridge pilot project: Hardenberg

The municipality of Hardenberg has become the first client in the Netherlands—and worldwide—to renovate an existing bridge on Toeslagweg using the innovative SUREbridge method. Discover more about this groundbreaking project >

The bridge on the Toeslagweg over the Radewijkerbeek in Hardenberg is in need of major maintenance/replacement. Themunicipality of Hardenberghas decided to be thefirst clientin the Netherlands (and the world) to reconstruct the existing bridge in the Toeslagweg using the innovativeSUREbridge method. The municipality of Hardenberg is carrying out the reconstruction of the bridge in a construction team, including the parties Van Heteren Weg-en Waterbouw (main contractor), engineering firm Nepocon, FiberCore Europe and Strukton Civiel Noord Oost.

Sustainable & Cost-Effective Bridge Renovation

SUREbridge enables fast, sustainable, and cost-effective concrete bridge renovation without demolition. By reinforcing the existing structure with prefabricated composite panels featuring InfraCore® Inside, bridges meet Eurocode standards and gain decades of extended lifespan with minimal maintenance.

The method increases structural strength by 2 to 2.5 times and can be completed in just six weeks, reducing disruption, traffic impact, and emissions. Compared to traditional reconstruction, costs can be lowered by up to 50%.

Developed in a European Innovation Program

SUREbridge was developed within the European Infravation program, a leading initiative focused on advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions. Today, FiberCore Europe applies this proven technology in the Dutch market in close collaboration with Strukton Civiel, bringing next-generation bridge rehabilitation technology to real-world projects.

The SUREbridge Technique

The SUREbridge method is an innovative bridge strengthening technology that significantly increases the load-bearing capacity of existing concrete bridges. A lightweight, prefabricated composite panel with InfraCore® Inside is bonded to the structure using high-performance mortar. Where needed, this is combined with (prestressed) carbon reinforcement applied to the underside of the bridge.

This approach strengthens both the compression and tensile zones, increasing structural capacity by nearly two times, while only slightly raising the construction height. It also allows for bridge widening, for example to accommodate pedestrian or bicycle paths. Because demolition is not required, SUREbridge offers a sustainable bridge renovation solution with a short construction time and minimal disruption. The upgraded bridge meets current load requirements and can achieve an extended service life of 30 to 50 years with low maintenance.

SUREbridge Software Tool for Bridge Renovation Analysis

Make informed decisions between bridge demolition or renovation with the SUREbridge Software Tool. This advanced solution provides substantiated health & safety (H&S) advice supported by detailed design calculations for concrete bridge rehabilitation using SUREbridge.

Developed by Aice Consulting, the tool enables consultancies and engineering firms to quickly assess the technical feasibility and efficiency of bridge renovation within their projects. Generate reliable calculations and present clear, data-driven V&R (Verification & Renovation) advice to government agencies with confidence. Optimize your decision-making with a smarter, faster approach to sustainable infrastructure renewal.

Why Choose SUREbridge for Concrete Bridge Renovation

Renovate existing bridges without removing the original structure, reducing disruption and waste.
Significantly lower costs compared to demolition and full reconstruction.
Short project timelines minimize traffic disruption and environmental impact.
Increased strength and stiffness improve overall structural performance.
Reduced structural weight leads to savings on foundations and materials.
Easily expand bridges for pedestrians, cyclists, or additional traffic lanes.
Extend bridge service life with a durable rehabilitation solution.
Minimal upkeep reduces long-term operational costs.
Composite materials ensure long-term durability and reliability.
A sustainable approach to bridge renovation with reduced environmental impact.

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