Arch bridges are one of the oldest types of bridges and have great natural strength. Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch ...

Additional enhancements include repairs to the stone masonry and arch, repointing of mortar joints, installation of scour protection measures, and the backfilling of the bridge with lightweight ...

the Vance Creek Bridge in Mason County, was constructed in 1929 and currently has neither tracks nor a roadway. At 347 feet high, it’s the second-highest railroad arch in America after the High ...

Rachael Hood, Senior Editor The Stone Arch Bridge is a must-see for any architecture buff. This 2,100-foot granite and limestone bridge (featuring a total of 23 arches) was constructed in 1883 and ...