Oroktoysky Bridge

The Oroktoysky Bridge spans 120 meters across the Katun River, with a main span of 70 meters and concrete supports anchored in black lava cliffs.

The current bridge structure, completed in 1997 under engineer V. L. Yanykanov, replaced an earlier crossing that was destroyed by flooding.

The bridge connects the villages of Oroktoy and Edigan, where residents previously used metal cable cars to transport goods and people across the river.

The bridge allows single-direction vehicle traffic and stands 40 kilometers from the Chuya Highway, linking communities separated by 37 kilometers of mountainous terrain.

The river beneath the bridge reaches depths of 70 meters, flowing through a corridor of black volcanic rocks formed by ancient eruptions.

GPS coordinates: 51.12306,86.16583

Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:36