Arch Bridge Rises in Walden Village

The Route 52 bridge over the Wallkill River in the village of Walden, NY, is not your typical bridge. Instead of being constructed with steel girders lying flat across the river, it boasts a concrete arch design dating back to Roman times.

Arch bridges — one of the oldest types of bridges — possess great natural strength. Instead of pushing straight down, the bridge’s weight is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, or abutments, carry the load and keep the ends of the bridge from spreading out. More...

Arch Bridge Rises in Walden Village