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Arch Bridge

Arch shape

Semicircular archPointed archSegmental arch

Example bridges

London BridgePont du Gard

Place of origin

Europe

Building materials

Stone • brick • wood

Era of development

Medieval period

Architectural style

Medieval

Contributions to modern bridge engineering

Adaptation of Roman arch designs • Development of robust support systems • Establishment of strong connections across rivers and valleys

Arch Bridge