It's amazing how the construction of a bridge using the arch technique can take not only its own weight but that of a roadway and vehicles. Providing the support buttress don't move and the stone crumble the bridge should stand for a very long time. thanks for the information on the construction
Yes, I am always amazed at these bridges, built when the heaviest loads would be horse and cart, can support the heaviest HGVs of modern transport! While this road is quiet, many of these old bridges carry busy and heavy traffic!
It's amazing how the construction of a bridge using the arch technique can take not only its own weight but that of a roadway and vehicles. Providing the support buttress don't move and the stone crumble the bridge should stand for a very long time. thanks for the information on the construction
ghough12 1 month ago
@ghough12
Yes, I am always amazed at these bridges, built when the heaviest loads would be horse and cart, can support the heaviest HGVs of modern transport! While this road is quiet, many of these old bridges carry busy and heavy traffic!
bealach 1 month ago