Teshchin bridge, Pedestrian bridge in Prymorskyi district, Odesa, Ukraine.
Teshchin bridge is a pedestrian footbridge made of reinforced concrete that crosses the Military Descent and connects two waterfront boulevards in Odesa's coastal district. The structure spans across the ravine without intermediate supports, reaching well above the ground below.
The bridge was built in 1968 according to designs by Moscow architects and replaced earlier plans for a structure with traditional styling. The constructivist approach was chosen over a historical design direction.
The bridge carries a local nickname rooted in a story about an official who built it to visit his mother-in-law's home more conveniently. This folk tale remains part of how people in the city refer to and remember the structure today.
The bridge is easiest to reach by trolleybus or minibus, with several stops near the entrances throughout the day. Access is clearly marked, and the walkway is straightforward to navigate.
The structure was built entirely from reinforced concrete without intermediate supports, which gives it a natural flexibility. When people walk across, subtle vibrations run through the construction that visitors can feel.
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