Kostroma rail bridge

The Kostroma rail bridge extends across the Volga River with seven spans, featuring both deck trusses and through trusses in its structural design.

The construction of the bridge began in 1929 after local citizens petitioned Tsar Nicholas II in 1907, with final completion achieved in 1932 at a cost of 8 million rubles.

The establishment of this railway connection transformed the regional transportation network, enabling the movement of goods and passengers between previously disconnected communities.

The bridge incorporates two navigable spans measuring 147.5 and 165.7 meters wide, specifically designed to accommodate both downstream and upstream river vessel traffic.

Two thousand workers participated in the construction project, while the span structures were manufactured at the Dniepropetrovsk Steelwork Plant under the Stalmost Trust.

Inception: 1932

Official opening: 1897

GPS coordinates: 57.73694,40.95306

Latest update: March 16, 2025 05:06