Kanavino Bridge

The Kanavino Bridge is a road crossing over the Oka River in Nizhny Novgorod, stretching about 796 meters with multiple lanes for traffic flow. It includes separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists alongside the roadway.

The bridge opened in 1933 as the first permanent crossing of the Oka River at this location. Its construction was a major project that helped shape the city's expansion during that era.

The bridge links two districts and shapes how residents move between neighborhoods in their daily lives. It has become a natural meeting point where people cross paths on their way to work or home.

The bridge is easily reached from public transportation stops and handles heavy foot and vehicle traffic daily. Walking across during rush hours can be crowded, so plan your timing accordingly if you prefer a quieter crossing.

The bridge was built using advanced engineering techniques from the 1930s that were innovative for Russian infrastructure at the time. This approach made it a model for later construction projects in the region.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Official opening: 1933

Length: 795.5 m

Width: 23.6 m

GPS coordinates: 56.32778,43.97250

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58