Astrakhansky bridge, Transport bridge in central Volgograd, Russia.
The Astrakhansky Bridge is a road crossing over the Tsaritsa River in Volgograd that links the Voroshilovsky and Central districts. The structure carries six traffic lanes and features reinforced beams with flexible arches spanning four sections.
A wooden bridge first crossed this river in 1868, and a concrete one replaced it in 1913. The present structure rose between 1958 and 1964 as part of the city's post-war rebuilding effort.
The bridge plays a role in Volgograd's recovery after World War II, marking how the city rebuilt itself into a modern place. People cross it daily as part of their routine movement through the city.
The bridge accommodates both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, allowing easy crossing between the two districts. The Pionerskaya metro tram station is nearby, and a small railway line runs beneath the structure.
The bridge demonstrates construction techniques from the Soviet era, combining strong beams with flexible arches to handle the river crossing. This design approach proved durable and has remained functional for decades without major changes.
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