First Elagin bridge, Bascule bridge in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The First Elagin Bridge spans the Srednyaya Nevka River with nine sections, including two navigation spans and one movable central section.
Originally constructed in 1817 as a pontoon crossing, the bridge underwent multiple reconstructions until 1952 when it was replaced with a metal structure.
The bridge connects Elagin Island, home to the Central Culture and Leisure Park, with Stone Island, where the historic Kamennoostrovsky Theater stands.
The structure measures 106.2 meters in length and 11.5 meters in width, facilitating vehicle and pedestrian traffic between the two islands.
The bridge operates with a single-leaf bascule mechanism that opens on demand to allow smaller vessels passage through the Srednyaya Nevka River.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Official opening: 1817
GPS coordinates: 59.97750,30.27139
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:21
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