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 ...

The Skew Arch Bridge, built in 1896 with an idiosyncratic design that spans a gorge in West Fairmount Park, was neglected for decades as its bricks became loose or fell out.

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 ...

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 ...