Stone Arch Bridges

Month: March 2022

  • Ribbed Concrete Arch Bridge

    Ribbed Arches

    Though ribbed arches are usually associated with concrete, it is possible to build a stone arch bridge out of separate parallel arch ribs, thereby saving centering.

  • Silliman Bridge

    Why Stone Arch Bridges?

    There are several advantages inherent to the stone arch bridge. Aesthetics, a valuable use of local resources and longevity all are factors in favor of stone arch bridges.

  • Deteriorated Stonework

    Understanding Longitudinal Cracks in Arches

    Longitudinal cracking is a common defect on stone arch bridges. While often not overly serious, under the right conditions this cracking can indicate a major problem.

  • Sycamore Springs Bridge

    The Final Tally: Stone Arch Bridges Built by Butler County, Kansas

    Here is the number and percentage of stone arch bridges remaining in Butler County, Kansas that were built by the county with similar statistics for each builder.