Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and ...

Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and ...

AECOM has designed a pedestrian bridge supported by a single arch in Chicago, which encourages cycling, skating and walking. The crossing connects the Bronzeville neighbourhood with the lakefront ...

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 ...

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending vulnerability assessments for nearly 70 bridges across the United ...