Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge, Concrete arch bridge near Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge is a concrete structure spanning the Moskva River in Yakimanka district with eight traffic lanes and sidewalks on both sides. The 554-meter construction rests on concrete arches that cross the riverbed in several sections.
A wooden bridge connected both banks at this spot since 1829 until architect Alexey Shchusev and engineer V.S. Kirillov designed a concrete construction in the 1930s. The new crossing opened in 1938 and replaced the older timber link entirely.
The bridge follows a route that medieval traders once used to reach the market and now brings pedestrians directly from Red Square into Zamoskvorechye district. Classical lanterns stand on both sides, casting warm light over the walkways in the evening.
The walkways offer clear passage in all weather while car traffic occupies most of the roadway during rush hours. Visitors who want photos of the Kremlin or the river will find viewing points along the sidewalks on both sides.
The entire surface received a cladding of pink granite slabs that gives the concrete the appearance of a traditional stone arch. This disguise hides modern engineering beneath an older architectural expression that fits the nearby historical surroundings.
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