Molodyozhny Bridge, bridge in Russia
Molodyozhny Bridge is a crossing in Saint Petersburg that spans the Karpovka River and connects Petrogradsky and Aptekarsky islands. The structure has a simple concrete design with a single span and curved lines at the base, reinforced concrete supports faced with granite, and large granite obelisks topped with octagonal lamps at each end.
The bridge was constructed in 1975 and 1976 to connect vehicles and pedestrians between the two islands. Before its construction, the area at the mouth of the Karpovka River served as a timber trading zone, and building was delayed until this commercial use ended.
The bridge's name, Molodyozhny, means Youth Bridge and reflects a focus on young people and progress. Bronze bas-reliefs on the structure depict young people engaged in sports, science, and work, celebrating the energy and ideals of youth.
The bridge is straightforward to cross on foot, with sidewalks separated from the roadway for vehicle traffic. During winter, snow and ice can make surfaces slippery, so caution is needed when walking, especially during morning and evening hours when the bridge sees heavy use by commuters.
Large granite obelisks topped with gold-colored octagonal lamps sit at each end of the bridge. These decorative elements were part of a broader urban development project that included the construction of the nearby Leningrad Youth Palace in 1976.
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