Rail lines are typically elevated from ground ... Bridges made of stone were almost always constructed in the shape of an arch. Stone bridges have proved to be incredibly durable, but the ...

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 Stone Arch Bridge’s sturdy design and gentle curve allowed for efficient, high-speed rail transportation, a significant advantage in an era when speed was paramount. The Union Depot opened ...

For many years, the Garabit Viaduct remained the tallest bridge in the world. The single railroad track crosses the Garabit Valley, 400 feet above the Truyere River. That’s half as high as the ...

While the damage may look stark, the bridge remains safe and will be repaired later this year, according to Scott Linn, chief operating officer with Pinsly Railroad. Pinsly Railroad, formerly ...

Once widespread in the mountains of what is now southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian provinces, wooden arch bridges were listed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of ...