Stone Arch Bridges

Category: Maintenance

  • Deteriorated Stonework

    Deteriorated Stones in a Bridge

    Deteriorated stones in a stone arch bridge are almost inevitably a sign of water infiltrating into the structure and needs to be taken seriously.

  • Streambed Pavement

    3 Ways to Prevent Scour

    There are several way to prevent scour, which is the worst enemy of stone arch bridges with shallow foundations as is common.

  • NE 110th Street Double Arch Walnut River bridge

    A Stone Arch Bridge’s Weight-Handling Abilities

    The amount of weight a stone arch bridge can handle is related to a variety of factors including span, arch thickness, condition and more.

  • Brush Creek Bridge

    Distorted Arches

    While a distorted arch in a stone bridge is not always a problem, it often points to an underlying serious trouble elsewhere within the structure.

  • NW 130th Street Henry Creek Bridge

    The Life of a Stone Arch Bridge

    The length of time a stone arch bridge lasts is directly related the workmanship and foundations, with various treatments extending the bridge’s life.

  • NE160th Street May Branch Whitewater River Bridge

    On Spandrel Walls

    The spandrel walls hold the fill of a stone arch bridge, and need to be correctly engineered to do so without gradually bulging and failing.

  • Hole in Roadbed of Esch's Spur Bridge

    Repair of Partially Collapsed Arches

    Partially collapsed arches are repairable, though such repairs tend to be involved. Of course, the cause of the collapse needs to be remedied as well.

  • Debris Blocking an Arch

    Stone Arch Bridge Maintenance

    A stone arch bridge, while an enduring structure in its own right, does need to see some basic maintenance to ensure maximum longevity and usefulness.