Oktyabrsky Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Cherepovets, Russia
Oktyabrsky Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Sheksna River, connecting the Industrial and Zasheksninsky districts of Cherepovets through its steel structure. The span measures 704 meters long with a deck width of about 28 meters for vehicle traffic and maintains clearance for large river vessels.
Built in 1979, this structure was the first cable-stayed bridge constructed in the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. Its completion represented a significant achievement in Soviet engineering and infrastructure development.
The bridge pylons display decorative elements inspired by Vologda lace patterns and feature bronze reliefs showing the coats of arms of 15 cities from Vologda Oblast. These artistic details connect local craftsmanship and regional identity to the engineering.
The bridge is open daily for vehicle traffic and is accessible from both riverbanks, connecting to the city's main roads. Pedestrians and cyclists can also cross here and enjoy views of the river from different points along the span.
The structure is supported by over 16 kilometers of steel cables weighing around 510 tons, anchored to an 84-meter-high A-shaped metal pylon. This vast cable network demonstrates the engineering challenge of building such a span during the Soviet era.
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