In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber too

Recycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridges made from recycled plastics were built at Fort Bragg in 2009. Fort Eustis also replaced timber railroad bridges with thermoplastic structures in 2010.