The bridge was built in 1908 under the supervision of John Edward Beverly. The limestone rocks with which it was built were quarried in the hills to the southwest and transported to the site. The arches are semicircles with the south arch being 20 feet in diameter and the north arch 24 feet in diameter. The length of the arches are 20 feet. The original bridge did not have a concrete deck. It had stone banisters on both sides and were removed when it became necessary to widen the bridge. In 1946, the state made this a state highway and surfaced it with asphalt. The Double Arch Bridge is located nine miles north of Sylvan Grove on Hwy 181 at the South Fork, Spillman Creek.
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Sylvan Grove Kansas 67481
(Sylvan Grove) Double Arch Bridge in Lincoln County
(Marquette) Kanopolis Lake
(Sylvan Grove) Wilson Lake
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04/20 Coming to The Sylvan Grove area
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
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