Vysokoyauzskiy Bridge

The Vysokoyauzskiy Bridge is a cable-stayed structure spanning the Yauza River with a deck roughly 80 meters long and 38 meters wide. The system of supporting cables handles both vehicle and foot traffic, creating a key link between central Moscow districts.

The bridge was built in 1890 and underwent major reconstruction in 1963, reflecting Moscow's long process of modernizing its infrastructure. The postwar rebuild shows how the city renewed its transport connections to handle changing urban needs.

The bridge connects neighborhoods along the Garden Ring and serves as a natural meeting point in the daily flow of central Moscow life. Residents and visitors cross it on foot or by car, and it has become part of how people navigate and experience the city center.

The crossing is easy to reach and sits right next to bus stops with regular service to other parts of the city. Visiting during off-peak hours lets you see the river and surroundings with fewer crowds around.

The river below, the Yauza, is one of Moscow's oldest waterways and has shaped the city's growth for centuries in ways most people forget. Today its role remains hidden beneath the modern city, rarely noticed by those who cross the bridge.

Location: Central Administrative Okrug

Official opening: 1963

Length: 79.6 m

Width: 38 m

GPS coordinates: 55.75028,37.65583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03