Cowley County, Kansas, boasts of being the stone arch bridge capital of the state. With 18 stone arch bridges listed on the county’s stone arch bridge brochure, these old structures are also a notable part of the county’s tourism. So, what makes the Cowley bridges unique among the 200+ other stone … [Read more...] about On the Stone Arch Bridges of Cowley County, Kansas
Quality of Construction
The Significance of the Fill Material in Stone Arch Bridges
Curiously enough, the fill material used to create a level surface for the roadbed of a stone arch bridge is a surprisingly important topic. The typical stone arch bridge consists of an arch resting on abutments (which may or may not extend up above the arch springing, depending on how much weight … [Read more...] about The Significance of the Fill Material in Stone Arch Bridges
The Life of a Stone Arch Bridge
Studying stone arch bridges that have been built using different construction methods reveals some interesting facts. Basically, the life of a stone arch bridge is directly related to how exactly the arch was built. Obviously, for any structure to last at all the foundations must be solid; but, that … [Read more...] about The Life of a Stone Arch Bridge