Starovolzhsky Bridge

The Starovolzhsky Bridge is a crossing over the Volga River in Tver with a steel structure on multiple piers that connects central districts. The structure spans the river and allows both foot and vehicle traffic between the banks.

Construction of this first permanent crossing over the Volga in Tver was carried out from 1897 to 1900 under engineer Masheka LI. In 1941, Soviet troops destroyed it during evacuation, but it was rebuilt afterward.

The bridge defines the cityscape with its distinctive steel framework and serves as an everyday crossing point for locals between the riverbanks. It demonstrates how engineering works shaped urban life and connected different parts of the city across generations.

The bridge is easily accessible to pedestrians and vehicles at any time of day. Crossing is best done during daylight when visibility is clear and traffic flow can be observed.

This was the first permanent structure of its kind to span the Volga in this city and marks a turning point in local infrastructure development. This early technical achievement from the late 1800s shows the city's ambitions to embrace modern progress.

Location: Tver

Inception: 1897

Official opening: September 8, 1900

GPS coordinates: 56.86498,35.89979

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43