<p>A composite structural article (10, 100, 210) includes a polymeric body (20) having a first major surface (22) and an opposing second major surface (24). The composite structure includes a continuous fiber element (30) extending along and embedded within the lateral length of a rib element (26) and/or an open mesh woven element (40) embedded within and coplanar a textured surface (22) of the first major surface or the opposing second major surface (24).</p>