Below are presented possible measures to reduce environmental impact, including reduced material usage, extended product lifespan, and, in the long term, more efficient and faster construction.

Most ideas originate from former designers at VBk.

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Improve methods for weight reducing void tubes in bridge decks by optimizing anchorage during manufacturing and developing shapes and materials.

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Masonry (stone) bridges are considered to have lower enviromental impact than steel and concrete, in addition to offering long service life and architectural appeal. Dominant building material until beginning of 20th century.

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Roof on bridges may extend service life and reduce maintenance cost.

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Steel bridges constructed with structural steel of high corrosion resistance (SSAB Weathering or equivalent) do not require coating (painting).

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Manufacturing of steel sections from high strength steel sheets through folding (bending) to mimimize need for welding and add architectural appeal.

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Damage to surfacing at bridge ends caused by horizontal movement could be limited by incorporating carbon fiber mesh into surfacing. This may allow for increased bridge length for end-shield bridges.

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During the construction of bridge supports in water within sheet pile cofferdams, vertical tie rods used to anchor concrete bottom plug should also be utilized in operational phase to resist ice forces and accidental impact loads against abutment.