Macaw's Bridges
by sketch_macaw
Adds a variety of bridge components including supports, stairs, railings, and rope bridges in multiple wood types.
Overview
Macaw's Bridges is a decoration mod created by sketch_macaw. Adds a variety of bridge components including supports, stairs, railings, and rope bridges in multiple wood types. As a decoration mod it concentrates on building blocks and aesthetic detail, and it has been downloaded around 30 million times, which puts it among the options players reach for in this space.
Macaw's Bridges is built for builders who want proper bridges instead of improvised block spans. It adds rope, wood, stone, and iron bridges in many styles, part of the widely used Macaw's decoration series. It is approachable enough to drop into a world and use right away, with little setup required.
The mod is available for Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge, so it fits a range of modpacks and launchers. It currently supports Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, spanning the 1.20.1 to 1.21.1 releases. It runs on both the client and the server, so on a multiplayer server every player who connects needs it installed alongside the server itself.
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Key Features
Macaw's Bridges brings a focused set of features to the table. Highlights include multiple bridge designs, plus rope and log bridge variants, with the full list below.
- Multiple bridge designs
- Rope and log bridge variants
- Stair and railing pieces
- Bridge supports and pillars
- All vanilla wood types
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How to install Macaw's Bridges
Macaw's Bridges supports Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge; pick one loader (you cannot mix them) and install it for your chosen Minecraft version. It is built for Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, so make sure your profile uses one of those versions.
- 1Choose and install one mod loader from Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge for a Minecraft version this mod supports (1.20.1 and 1.21.1).
- 2Check the download page for any required libraries. Macaw's Bridges lists no hard dependencies here, but it is always worth confirming for your exact version.
- 3Drop the Macaw's Bridges .jar file into your instance's mods folder. On a server, place it in the server's mods folder instead, and make sure every connecting player has it too.
- 4Launch the game with that loader profile and confirm Macaw's Bridges appears in the in-game mods list; if it does not load, re-check the loader, the Minecraft version, and any library requirements.
Supported Minecraft versions: 1.20.1 and 1.21.1. Always download the build that matches your version exactly, as mod files are version-specific.
See our full mod install guideCompatibility & alternatives
Macaw's Bridges works particularly well alongside Macaw's Roofs, Macaw's Doors, and Macaw's Furniture. Because it ships for both Fabric and Forge-family loaders, it slots into most popular modpacks regardless of which side they are built on.
Macaw's Bridges has a modest footprint for what it adds and is widely used in modpacks without notable performance concerns.
If you are comparing options, similar mods include Macaw's Paths and Pavings and Supplementaries. They cover comparable ground, so the right choice usually comes down to your loader, version, and the rest of your pack.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Macaw's Bridges mod do?
Adds a variety of bridge components including supports, stairs, railings, and rope bridges in multiple wood types. It is a decoration mod by sketch_macaw, aimed at builders who want proper bridges instead of improvised block spans.
Is Macaw's Bridges Forge or Fabric?
Macaw's Bridges supports Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge. You only install it on one of these loaders, never several at once, so choose the one your pack uses.
What Minecraft versions does Macaw's Bridges support?
Macaw's Bridges supports Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.1. Be sure to download the file built for your specific version, since mod jars are not interchangeable across versions.
Does Macaw's Bridges need any dependencies?
No, Macaw's Bridges lists no required mod dependencies here, so it works as a standalone install. It is still wise to confirm on the download page for your exact version.
Can I use Macaw's Bridges on a multiplayer server?
Yes. Macaw's Bridges runs on client and server, so install it on the server and make sure every player who joins has the same version installed too.
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