Okhtinsky No 3 Bridge, Architectural landmark in Krasnogvardeysky District, Russia.
Okhtinsky No 3 Bridge is a regional heritage site with a five-span reinforced concrete structure supported by solid abutments on pile foundations. It crosses the Okhta River in Saint Petersburg and features a separate sidewalk divided from the roadway by concrete curbs and metal barriers.
The bridge was built in 1912 and replaced a wooden crossing that previously connected the Okhta banks. This new structure was part of Saint Petersburg's urban development during the early industrial period.
The bridge holds regional heritage status and shows how Russian engineers built structures in the early 1900s. Visitors can see the concrete and metal construction techniques that were common in that era.
The crossing provides a separate sidewalk for pedestrians clearly divided from vehicle traffic by concrete curbs and metal barriers. Visitors can cross the river safely with clear access paths on both approaches to the bridge.
Engineer R.R. Shipov designed this crossing using reinforced concrete technology that was considered advanced for the early 1900s. This innovative material was not yet common in construction, making this bridge an early example of modern building methods in Russia.
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