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  1. Family Handyman
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    How to Build a Classic Arched Backyard Bridge - The …

    • Learn how to build an arched bridge in your backyard with treated lumber, cedar, and pea gravel. Follow the step-by-step instructions and illustrations to create a curved and attractive garden accent.… See more

    Backyard Bridge Tools and Materials

    In addition to a 7-1/4-inch circular saw with a sharp carbide blade, you’ll need a drill, random-orbit sander and basic hand tools. A miter saw, router and pneumatic brad nailer com… See more

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    Preparing The Backyard Bridge Site

    Mark out the location of the two 4×6 treated wood footings. Dig one trench roughly 10 inches deep, 54 inches long and 12 inches wide and pour in 3 to 4 inches of pea gravel. Lev… See more

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    Lay A 4×6 Footing

    In pea gravel, and then level it. Dig a second trench about 8 feet away, then use a long straight 2×4 with a level attached to install the second footing level with the first one. Make … See more

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    Cut The Arched Joists

    Set your circular saw 1-5/8 inches deep and slowly cut the curve of the first support arch. Use an orbital or belt sander to smooth out any uneven areas. Then use this as a te… See more

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    How old is an arch bridge?
    It’s actually one of the oldest bridge designs there is, with some of the earliest arch bridges dating back more than 3,000 years, if you can believe that! The shape of an arch bridge is very distinct, featuring a very distinct curve that starts flat before moving up and then back down.
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    Backyard Bridge Tools and Materials
    Preparing The Backyard Bridge Site
    Lay A 4×6 Footing
    Cut The Arched Joists
    How old is an arch bridge?
     

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  2. Project step-by-step (16)

    • Prepare the backyard bridge site Mark out the location of the two 4×6 treated wood footings. ...
    • Cut the arched joists Set your circular saw 1-5/8 inches deep and slowly cut the curve of the first support arch. ...
    • Attach the posts ...
    • Set a wider outside ...
    • Cut and install the center posts ...
    • Determine the proper spacing ...
    • Install the decking ...
    • Install the top and bottom rail supports ...

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  4. Instructables
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    Stone Bridge: How to Build a Roman Arch Bridge - Instructables

  5. Ask the Builder
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    How to Build an Arched Stone Bridge - Ask the Builder

  6. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/technology/arch-bridge

    Arch bridge | Definition, Mechanics, Examples, History, & Facts ...

  7. YouTube
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    Wooden Arch Bridge - YouTube

  8. Construct101
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    Arched Garden Bridge Plans - Landscape Bridge

    Arched garden bridge plans. Plans include step-by-step illustrated drawings, shopping list, cutting list, and free PDF download.

  9. PBS
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    BUILDING BIG: Bridge Basics - PBS

  10. HomeSteady
    https://homesteady.com/12740401/how-to-build-an-arch-bridge

    How to Build an Arch Bridge - HomeSteady

  11. Stone Arch Bridges
    https://stonearchbridges.com/2019/06/21/…

    Building a Stone Arch Bridge

    Jun 21, 2019 · It is possible to build a solid arch without mortar. Mortarless bridges look better, cost less, and can be quite solid. The basic arch building for a mortarless bridge is similar to mortared arch building, only more time is spent …

  12. Stone Arch Bridges
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    Building Stone Arch Bridges: Masonry Basics

    Aug 23, 2019 · Building Stone Arch Bridges: Masonry Basics. For the DIY enthusiast, building a stone bridge is a great project. Building with stone is actually is not so very hard once one acquires the knack; practice makes …