Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge, Steel bridge in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge extends 334.8 meters across the Neva River with three spans and four granite Norman towers at its corners.
The bridge construction began in 1907 following an international design contest that attracted 16 project submissions from different countries.
The bridge features architectural elements from the early 20th century, combining engineering functionality with decorative granite towers and metal arches.
The central span of the bridge opens in 30 seconds according to a published schedule, allowing vessels to pass through the Neva River.
Local stories mention the existence of a single golden bolt among the million bolts used in the bridge construction.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1911
Official opening: June 26, 1909
Length: 334.8 m
GPS coordinates: 59.94271,30.40132
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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