Bolshoy Petrovsky Bridge, Bascule bridge in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Bolshoy Petrovsky Bridge spans across the Malaya Nevka River, connecting Petrovsky Island and Krestovsky Island through a four-lane metal structure with dedicated walkways.
The initial wooden drawbridge at this location was constructed in 1838, featuring guard posts and wooden houses for soldiers on the Chukhonka riverbank.
The bridge gained historical notoriety as the location where the body of Grigori Rasputin was allegedly thrown into the water on December 17, 1916.
Following its 2010 reconstruction, the bridge includes four vehicle lanes, pedestrian paths, and the first dedicated bicycle lanes implemented in Saint Petersburg's bridge infrastructure.
Ice movements in the Malaya Nevka River caused significant damage to the bridge structure in December 1993, leading to the complete destruction of two support pillars.
Location: Saint Petersburg
GPS coordinates: 59.96489,30.25475
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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