Amur Bridge, Road and rail bridge in Dnipro, Ukraine
The Amur Bridge is a double-level steel structure crossing the Dnieper River that reaches 1261 meters in length and 15 meters (49 feet) in width. Cars and trams use the upper deck while a single railway track runs along the lower level.
The structure opened in 1884 under the name Alexander III Bridge and held the title of Russia's longest railway crossing at the time. Engineers reinforced the frame in 1914 to handle heavier traffic loads.
The bridge is known locally as the Old Bridge (Staryi Mist), distinguishing it from the New Bridge opened about 2.5 km downstream in 1966. Since 2024 the official name has been simply Staryi Mist, dropping the Amur name. The date 10 September 1955 is displayed on the pylons at the right-bank approach.
The bridge carries four road lanes and a tram line on its upper deck, with sidewalks separated from traffic by Jersey barriers; the lower deck holds a single railway track. The lift span raises only the lower level to let larger ships pass, so road traffic above is unaffected. The 1977 single-track railway bridge stands a few metres alongside.
Engineer Nikolai Beleljubski designed the steel framework with parallel braces that were unusual for such spans at the time. The construction uses exposed trusses that remain visible without any cladding today.
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