Patent ID: 6988337
Filing Date: 2006-01-24
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. An arch support system comprising: A) a first selected area having side edges; B) a second selected area spaced above said first selected area and extending beyond a vertical projection of side edges of said first selected area; C) an arch structure located between said first selected area and said second selected area; D) said arch structure including a sidewall adjacent to each side edge of said first selected area, and a precast arch element spanning said first selected area, said precast arch element being located beneath said second selected area; E) each of the sidewalls of said arch structure having a bottom end located adjacent to said first selected area and a top end spaced above said first selected area; F) said precast arch element of said arch structure having an end positioned adjacent to an upper end of each sidewall of said arch structure; G) a foundation block positioned near and behind each sidewall of said arch structure, each foundation block supporting one of the ends of the arch element of said arch structure, said foundation block comprising soil; and H) an arch footing associated with said precast arch element.