Moscow-Riga Railroad Bridge

The Moscow-Riga Railroad Bridge is a concrete deck arch bridge that spans about 200 meters over the Moscow Canal. It connects two districts and displays the characteristic engineering style of Soviet construction with large piers and geometric forms.

Engineer A.S. Bachelis designed this bridge, which opened in 1936 as part of a major canal construction project that took several years. It was built during a period when the city was fundamentally reshaping its infrastructure.

The bridge became known as a symbol of Soviet progress and appeared on stamps and in films during the 1930s. It represents the industrial transformation of Moscow during that era for many people.

The bridge is visible from the city's street network and can be viewed from several vantage points. Those who want to see construction details clearly should observe it from different angles.

Inside the arch structure are reinforcing braces placed at regular intervals that increase stability. These internal reinforcements are not visible from outside but contribute significantly to the bridge's load-bearing capacity.

Location: Moscow

Official opening: August 4, 1936

Length: 200.8 m

Width: 20 m

Made from material: concrete, reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 55.81389,37.44889

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07