How to easily build an arched Pond Bridge

Do you want to make a bridge over your pond, or maybe one in your garden as a beautiful feature?


This is one of the best bang for buck builds I've ever done. It's surprising how easy it is and what you get in return looks absolutely amazing.

I'd never built a bridge before, let alone an arched one, so was worried that it was going to be complicated. On the contrary, this was one of those builds that had me pinching myself at how quickly it all came together, and the result makes the pond look so much better.

Cutting list:
2 x 1600mm - 140mm x 35mm (approx 5.25' x 5.5" x 1.4") treated structural pine beams (arches)*
2 x 600mm - 140mm x 35mm (approx 2' x 5.5" x 1.4") treated pine beams (cross braces)
19 x 800mm - 90mm (approx 2.6' x 3.5") treated pine decking timber

* my arch is only over 1500mm, the additional 100mm tapers down because that side is lower so you may want to adjust yours to suit.

Other items:
16 x 90˚ braces
18 x long screws
140 x decking screws
Paint / Stain as desired (I recommend you use a pre paint prep on the treated pine to make painting easier and last longer - I should have).

Tools you need:
Safety glasses and ear protection
Pen / pencil
Tape measure
Jigsaw
Drop Saw (or circular / hand saw if that's all you have)
Cordless drill
Sander
Decking spacer


Let me know in the comments if you've got any questions, and sorry it's taken so long to finally get this video finished!!