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Types

Deck Arch

Decks are supported by longitudinal beams or walls that are supported by the arches.

Timber

Typical main span 60 to 120 feet

Additional Pictures:

Example sketch of a timber deck arch
Photo of a Timber Deck Arch Photo of a Timber Deck Arch
ROS Classes: black from U to R to RN, gray from RN to SPM, white from SPM to SPNM to P

Masonry

Typical main span 20 to 60 feet

Additional Pictures:

Example sketch of masonry arch
Photo of Masonry Arch
ROS Classes: black from U to R to RN, gray from RN to SPM, white from SPM to SPNM to P

Concrete—Filled

Typical span 20 to 80 feet

Additional Pictures:

Example sketch of concrete deck arch
Photo of Concrete Deck Arch Photo of Concrete Deck Arch
ROS Classes: black from U to R, gray from R to RN, white from RN to SPM to SPNM to P

Concrete—Open Spandrel

Typical span 40 to 100 feet

Additional Pictures:

Example sketch of open spandrel concrete deck arch
Photo of Open Spandrel Concrete Deck Arch
ROS Classes: black from U to R, gray from R to RN, white from RN to SPM to SPNM to P