Krymsky Bridge

Krymsky Bridge is a three-span steel structure crossing the Moskva River in Yakimanka District, linking Gorky Park to the opposite bank. Vehicle lanes run through the center of the 668-meter construction while pedestrian walkways line both sides.

Engineers built the structure in 1938 as part of a city expansion project that replaced an older pontoon crossing at this location. The work introduced one of the few suspension designs in Moscow and transformed traffic flow along the riverbank.

The name refers to a historic route toward Crimea that once passed this crossing, reminding passersby of old merchant roads and travel traditions. Today pedestrians pause on the walkways to watch boats passing below while joggers from the adjacent park use it as part of their regular circuit.

The crossing offers wide walkways on both sides that remain accessible throughout the day and provide direct passage between the riverbanks. During heavy traffic the roadway can become loud, but the pedestrian areas stay separate and safe.

Ten thousand tons of steel arrived from the Novokramatorsk Machine-Building Plant and formed the only suspension structure of its kind in the city. Special foundations beneath the riverbed carry the full weight of the construction and anchor the main cables deep underground.

Location: Yakimanka District

Inception: 1936

Architects: Alexandr Vasilevich Vlasov

Official opening: May 1, 1938

Height: 28.7 m

Length: 668 m

Longest Span: 168 m

Width: 38.5 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 55.73389,37.59889

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:45