Composite Utility Poles Built for Faster, More Efficient Installation
EasyStreet Systems manufactures lightweight, durable composite utility poles designed for telecommunications, wireless, small cell, lighting, smart city, and other infrastructure applications.
Made from high-strength fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), EasyStreet composite poles provide the structural performance required for demanding installations while dramatically reducing the weight, equipment, and labor required to install them.
What Is a Composite Utility Pole?
A composite utility pole is a structural pole made from fiber-reinforced polymer, or FRP, instead of wood, steel, or concrete. FRP is formed by binding continuous glass fibers in a thermoset resin.
The glass fibers carry the structural load. The resin holds them in alignment and seals the wall against moisture, UV exposure, and chemical attack. Strength comes from how the fiber is oriented rather than from the mass of the material.
That is why a composite pole can match the structural performance of a comparable steel or wood pole at a small fraction of the weight. It will not rust, rot, or attract insects, and color is manufactured into the material rather than applied as a finish, so it does not need repainting.
Less Weight. Less Labor. Faster Installation.
- 2-3 hoursTypical install time
- 2-personCrew size
- No cure timeFoam foundation, no concrete
The biggest advantage of a composite pole is its weight. EasyStreet poles weigh a fraction of comparable steel structures, allowing many installations to be completed with a small crew and light-duty equipment rather than cranes and large construction crews.
A typical EasyStreet installation can be completed in 2–3 hours with a two-person crew, compared with approximately 1.5 days using a conventional steel pole assembly and a five-person crew. Direct-bury installations can use a bored hole and structural foam foundation, eliminating the concrete pour and cure time associated with traditional installations.
The result is a simpler installation process, reduced labor and equipment costs, and less disruption at the job site.
The EasyStreet Difference
Installing a 20-foot pole, conventional method against EasyStreet.
| Category | Current System | EasyStreet System |
|---|---|---|
| Time required | 1.5 days with a 5-person crew | 2-3 hours with a 2-person crew |
| Installation | Demolition and excavation, sonotube and rebar installation, concrete pour and cure | Direct bury pole with foam, or EasySet foundation with foam |
| Equipment and site prep | Traffic control, concrete trucks, and heavy-capacity lifting equipment | Small lift or bobcat |
| Colors and exterior | Wood, painted steel, or aluminum, with risk of corrosion | Integral color and texture, with optional fluting, decorative bases, light arms, or flag holders |
Per-pole weights against steel are listed with each diameter below.
Lightweight and Durable by Design
EasyStreet composite utility poles are engineered to provide long-term performance in demanding environments. Unlike steel and wood, composite poles will not rust, rot, or corrode, making them well suited for coastal areas, roadway environments, high-moisture locations, and installations exposed to road salt.
The poles are also non-conductive, providing an important advantage in applications where electrical conductivity is a concern. Integral color and UV-resistant construction help minimize ongoing maintenance while maintaining a clean appearance.
- No rust or rotCoastal, roadway, and road-salt exposure
- Non-conductiveWhere conductivity is a concern
- Integral colorNo repainting cycle
- UV-resistantMinimizes ongoing maintenance
Composite Pole Solutions for a Range of Applications
EasyStreet offers composite poles in multiple diameters and configurations to support a broad range of infrastructure requirements:
- 6"Composite poles for lighting, cameras, Wi-Fi, IoT, and smart-city applications
- 9.8"Composite poles for 4G/5G small cell, wireless, and multi-carrier applications
- 10"Composite poles for heavier telecommunications equipment and taller installations
- 12"Composite mid cell poles for mid cell deployment and multi carrier applications
Pole heights are available up to 50 feet above ground level, depending on configuration and structural requirements.
EasyStreet poles are engineered using TIA-222, AASHTO, and applicable local structural requirements, with engineering data available to support project specifications and permitting.
Pole Specifications
Weights shown for a 20-foot direct-bury pole.
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6.0" OD
Lighting, cameras, Wi-Fi, IoT, and smart city80 lbsagainst roughly 1,000 lbs for steel
- Max height
- 30 ft AGL
- Weight
- 4 lbs/foot
- Inner diameter
- 5.5"
- Moment capacity
- 9,000 ft-lbs
- Base flange
- 10" x 10" x 3/4"
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9.8" OD
4G/5G small cell, wireless, and multi-carrier140 lbsagainst roughly 2,000 lbs for steel
- Max height
- 40 ft AGL
- Weight
- 7 lbs/foot
- Inner diameter
- 9.25"
- Moment capacity
- 40,000 ft-lbs
- Base flange
- 12" x 12" x 1.5"
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10" OD
Heavier telecom equipment and taller installations220 lbsagainst roughly 2,000 lbs for steel
- Max height
- 50 ft AGL
- Weight
- 11 lbs/foot
- Inner diameter
- 9.25"
- Moment capacity
- 40,000 ft-lbs
- Base flange
- [NOT PUBLISHED]
- Wind speeds
- Up to 180 mph, depending on loading
- Structural analysis
- TIA-222, AASHTO, and local building codes
- Construction
- Patented composite structure, reinforced UV-resistant coating
- Colors
- Gray, black, brown, dark green standard. Custom available
- Electrical
- Hand-hole and conduit-port for power, fiber, and data
- Equipment
- Accommodates small cell, microwave, and IoT equipment
A Smarter Alternative to Traditional Utility Poles
When evaluating a utility pole, the cost of the pole itself is only part of the equation. Crew size, installation time, lifting equipment, foundations, traffic control, and long-term maintenance can have a significant impact on total project cost.
EasyStreet composite utility poles are designed to reduce those costs while providing a lightweight, durable, and long-lasting structural solution.
Less weight. Fewer people. Less equipment. Faster installation.
EasyStreet Systems provides composite pole solutions engineered for the way infrastructure is being built today.
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Engineering data is available to support project specifications and permitting.
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