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.
Locals rarely connect the name to the old riverside settlement that once stood nearby. Most people in Dnipro simply see the structure as an everyday link between two halves of the city.
Crossing offers open views of the wide river and both banks. Windy conditions can be stronger in autumn and spring when walking across.
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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