Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - The Cold Spring Canyon Bridge in Santa Barbara County is now a historic landmark. The ...

Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and ...

The bridge was built in 1964 with modifications for safety in 2012. It is the largest steel arch bridge in California, and has honored architectural design features. The distance to the canyon ...