Stone Arch Bridges

Author: StoneArchBridges

  • Snodgrass Bridge Plaque

    Walter Sharp’s Story About Bridges Part 2

    Walter Sharp wrote a series about Cowley’s bridges called “A Story About Bridges.” In this second article Walter Sharp honors Cowley county commissioner William Huston.

  • Pudden Bridge (October 2023)

    Major Update on Pudden/Esch’s Spur Bridge

    Plans are apparently underway to replace the historic Pudden/Esch’s Spur Bridge. Reports are also being floated that there may be plans in the future to replace Cowley’s Rock Creek stone bridge as well.

  • Pudden/Esch's Spur/Kirk Bridge

    Walter Sharp’s Story About Bridges Part 1

    Walter Sharp wrote a series about Cowley’s bridges called “A Story About Bridges.” In this first article the process Cowley used to decide how and where to build is described.

  • Crab Creek Bridge

    Dexter: Cowley’s Stone Bridge Capital

    Dexter is an area in Cowley County with a strong stone bridge heritage, many such structures remaining. Couple this with the local candy company and beautiful scenery, and the Dexter area is well worth touring.

  • The Clements Bridge

    The Story of the Clements Bridge: Part 3

    The Clements Bridge in Chase County, Kansas, is a historic landmark open to foot traffic. Unfortunately, as shown in this post, it needs repaired to ensure long-term stability.

  • The Plaque on the Clements Bridge

    The Story of the Clements Bridge: Part 2

    The double-arch Clements Bridge in Chase County is arguably the most famous bridge in Kansas. In this post, the details of the construction of the bridge are described.

  • Clements Bridge

    The Story of the Clements Bridge: Part 1

    The famous double-arch Clements Bridge in Chase County, Kansas, has an unusual history. In this post, the events leading up to the erection of this bridge are described.

  • Dexter Township 182nd Road Culvert (2)

    More on the Dexter Township Culverts

    We recently found another stone arch bridge near Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas. We also learned more about the design of some of the other Dexter Township stone culverts.

  • Fromm Bridge

    Building Cowley’s Stone Bridges: Walter Sharp’s Articles Part 3

    In this post, we quote part of an article written by Walter Sharp in 1922, in which he describes how the Cowley County stone arch bridges were constructed.