Saratov Bridge, Steel bridge in Saratov, Russia.
Saratov Bridge is a steel arch structure over the Volga, linking the city of Saratov on the western bank with Engels on the eastern shore. The construction comprises several arches that together form a span of roughly 2800 meters (about 1.7 miles), carrying a continuous roadway for vehicles of all sizes.
The crossing was completed in the mid-1960s and replaced a ferry service that had previously operated between the two riverbanks. At its opening, it was considered the longest continuous river crossing in the country.
The crossing takes its name from the city at its western end and forms part of the main traffic route in this section of the Volga. Trucks and cars move daily across the deck, linking the routines of people living on both riverbanks.
The crossing is open to all vehicle classes, so traffic flows in both directions throughout the day. Pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted on the roadway, so an alternative route for on-foot crossings should be planned.
During construction, the steel arches were assembled piece by piece from the riverbank and then pushed out over the water. This assembly technique allowed river shipping to continue throughout the entire building phase.
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