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Generals Highway Roads and Bridges
Sequoia National Park, California
STONEWORK
This bridge, completed in 1931, is typical of NPS rustic design. The
reinforced concrete arch with a self supporting stone spandrel wall
blends with the surrounding landscape.
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A variety of historic stonework is visible along the Generals Highway and
contributes to the rustic character of the road. Stone was the dominant
visual material used in the construction of bridges, culverts, gutters,
guardwalls, and retaining walls. Although the two bridges and a majority
of the culverts were structurally
supported with reinforced concrete, they were faced
with masonry, blending with and adding to the rustic appearance of the
highway. The rockwork is also unique because it reflects its immediate
surroundings through the use of local schist (red) and granite
(grey).
Drop culvert and schist gutter (1936) constructed by the CCC between
the entrance station and Ash Mountain Headquarters.
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Completed in 1930, this culvert is unique because it was constructed
as a true stone masonry arch throughout.
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Constructed in 1930-31, this culvert is a reinforced concrete
slab with rubble masonry abutments, headwall and interior walls.
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