Zhivopisny Bridge

Zhivopisny Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge crossing the Moscow River in the northwest part of the city, spanning 1460 meters from shore to shore. The red steel arch rises 105 meters above the water and supports an eight-lane deck that measures 37 meters wide.

Construction began in 2007 and the crossing opened in December of that year, becoming the first cable-stayed road bridge in Moscow. It links Marshal Zhukov Avenue with the New Riga Highway, marking a new phase in the capital's infrastructure expansion.

The name translates to Picturesque Bridge in English, reflecting the design intent to create a landmark that would enhance the visual character of this part of the river. Local residents and photographers often gather near the base to capture the red arch against the Moscow skyline.

The crossing connects the Krylatskoe and Khoroshevo-Mnevniki districts, carrying heavy daily traffic on its eight lanes. Pedestrians can view the structure from a distance along either riverbank or from nearby parks.

A glass capsule hangs suspended at 100 meters beneath the arch, originally intended to house a restaurant or marriage registry office. Though the capsule remains in place, it has never opened for its planned purposes and stands as an unusual architectural feature.

Location: Moscow

Inception: December 30, 2007

Architects: Nikolay Shumakov

Official opening: 2007

Height: 105 m

Length: 1,460 m

Width: 37 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 55.77639,37.44306

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22