Gerdzhika Bridge, Concrete bridge in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Gerdzhika Bridge is a 165-metre bridge over the Maritsa in Plovdiv, carrying Ruski Boulevard from the Marasha side to Karshiyaka. Its lower structure is five arches of 30 metres each; the roadway is 6.5 metres wide with 2.5-metre pavements on both sides. A second, parallel bridge added in 2008 stands one metre away, and each span now carries one-way traffic.

Construction began in November 1930 and was completed in May 1931, with river flooding causing delays during the work. The cost of building was substantial, reflecting the engineering challenges faced during this period.

The bridge takes its name from the Gerdzhika restaurant, opened by Stoyo Gerdzhikov on the north bank in 1934 and known for spicy grilled meat and good wines. People began calling the crossing "Gerdzhika's bridge" after the tavern, and the name "New Bridge" was dropped after 1960.

The bridge is accessible throughout the day and serves as a main route between Central Station and Filipovo district. It is best to cross during off-peak hours when traffic is lighter and movement is easier.

A second bridge was built alongside the original in 2008 to handle growing traffic volume. This addition improved traffic flow by providing separate directional lanes for different routes.