Arcual bridge in Zaporizhzhia

The Arcual bridge is a steel arch structure spanning 320 meters across the eastern branch of the Dnieper River, connecting the western bank of Zaporizhzhia to Khortytsia Island. The roadway carries two lanes of vehicular traffic across its length.

Construction of this infrastructure project began in 1970 under Soviet administration and was completed in 1974. The completion of the structure represented an important step in connecting the city across the river.

The bridge represents an important engineering achievement that has shaped how residents move between the city and the island for decades. Its presence has become woven into the daily rhythm of the city's transportation patterns.

The bridge is accessible to vehicular traffic throughout the day and night, though weather conditions can affect driving surface conditions. Pedestrians and cyclists should look for designated pathways or alternative routes nearby.

Engineers tested the structure's strength using fifty dump trucks, each weighing 25 tonnes, to apply a total load of 1,250 tonnes and verify its safety. This rigorous stress test demonstrated the confidence engineers had in the design.