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Stone arch bridges have been built for hundreds upon hundreds of years, and are still being built in some parts of the world. The beautiful and intriguing architecture of these bridges is well known and is still viewed with awe today. There are many stone arch bridges in the world, most of which still faithfully carry the road — just as they have done for centuries.

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Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas

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Stone Arch Bridges of Cowley County, Kansas

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The Stone Arch Culvert Days of Butler County, Kansas

In Kansas, Cowley County is famous for its large stone arch bridges,…

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Bridge Abutments

You cannot have a stone arch bridge without the bridge abutments. The…

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While the various counties in Kansas are considering the bridge problem, I wish to present a few facts about a bridge that is older than any of the colonial furniture now so popular. The arch bridge for beauty has never been equaled. An arch bridge adds beauty to any landscape. The durability and strength of the arch bridge is never questioned. Many such bridges in Europe built a thousand years ago are still as good as when built and never need repairs. — Walter Sharp, Bridge Builder


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The Esch’s Spur Bridge

An Illustrated History of Esch’s Spur Bridge


The Neer Bridge

The Story of the Neer Bridge in Cowley County, Kansas

Cowley County is famous for its stone arch bridges. From Dexter’s massive triple-arch Pudden Bridge on…

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The Snodgrass Bridge's Plaque

Two Obscure but Revealing Cowley Bridge Plaques

What is known about some of the stone arch bridges of Cowley County, Kansas, is a…

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… a unique blend of history, physics, how-to, and photography. It offers well-researched information about bridges in Kansas (and other places, as well!) that can be extremely difficult to find anywhere else.

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Advantages of Solid Backing for Arches

There are many advantages to using solid backing for arching in stone…

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A DIY mortarless "Sharp arch" stone arch bridge

Drystack (Mortarless) Arch Tips

While building any stone arch bridge is quite rewarding, nothing quite compares…

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Basket-Handle Arches: Strengths and Weaknesses

In our last post, we described the class of so-called “basket-handle” arches:…

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