Building A Stone And Concrete Bridge

In our frequent trips to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

 over the last few months I got to know William 

who was doing stonework at the Hay-Yo-Kay Hot Springs.

Part of his work included this very nice stone and concrete bridge 

spanning a channel of hot spring runoff water.

A Wood Suspension Bridge

We came across this bridge at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

near Superior, Arizona.

Update On A Large Concrete Bridge

When we were in San Carlos last winter there was a big project

 to replace a bridge that was washed out by a hurricane the previous fall.

I did 2 posts on the project:

Concrete Piers For A Concrete Bridge on April 3rd

Concrete Walls For A Concrete Bridge also on April 3rd

The Finished Concrete Pedestrian Bridge

Just over a week ago we were sitting at the Epic Cafe in Tucson
when I posted Building A Concrete Pedestrian Bridge using photos
I took last year showing the form work for the above bridge
 in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico.

Building A Concrete Pedestrian Bridge

When we were in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico last winter,

 we came across this pedestrian bridge under construction.

Bridges

Thinking of building a bridge for your landscape? 

Well here are a few ideas.

Concrete Walls For A Concrete Bridge

As soon as the piers in this row ( please refer to the previous blog )

 were finished a crew started right to work

 on what I suppose would be called the footer.

 You can see the rebar from the piers sticking up from the water.

Concrete Piers For A Concrete Bridge

Now here is something a bit different. 

Ever need some concrete piers for that backyard project? 

Well when we were in San Carlos, Sonora this winter a new bridge

 was being built to replace one that was washed out by a hurricane last fall

 providing much entertainment to the people wintering there including

 myself. Above the crew is just starting to drill a hole with the auger bit

 you see on the pile driver.