Szkarpawa railway swing bridge in Rybina

The steel railway bridge extends 43 meters across the Szkarpawa River, featuring a rotating mechanism that enables water vessels to pass underneath.

The bridge, constructed in 1935, represents a significant advancement in transportation infrastructure during Poland's industrial development between the world wars.

The structure earned its status as a protected monument in 1997, receiving registration number 529/97 in the Pomeranian Voivodeship cultural heritage list.

The bridge maintains its dual functionality by accommodating both train traffic on the Żuławska Kolej Dojazdowa line and river vessels passing through.

Located at the convergence of three rivers - Szkarpawa, Wisła Królewiecka, and Tuga - this narrow-gauge railway bridge operates its rotation system regularly.

Location: Rybina

Inception: 1935

GPS coordinates: 54.28474,19.11098

Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:56