Bridges, no matter how trite it sounds, are different - from a simple board thrown over an obstacle to gigantic structures that amaze with their beauty and grandeur. The longest bridges in Russia - we offer our readers the rating of the most impressive architectural structures.
10. Metro bridge of the Trans-Siberian Railway across the Ob River in Novosibirsk (2,145 meters)
Novosibirsk is the longest in Russia Metro bridge of the Trans-Siberian Railway across the Ob River. Its length (coastal flyovers also take into account) is 2145 meters. The weight of the structure is impressive - 6200 tons. The bridge is famous for its unique design. Its construction was carried out in stages with the help of huge hydraulic jacks. This method has no analogues in the world.
An interesting feature of the Trans-Siberian Railway bridge across the Ob is that in the summer it stretches (about 50 cm), and in the winter it shrinks. The reason for this is the large temperature differences.
The metro bridge began work in 1986. 10th place in our rating of the longest bridges in Russia.
It is interesting: Novosibirsk boasts several more records. Here is the longest automobile bridge in Siberia - Bugrinsky. Its length is 2096 meters. In the city limits is another famous bridge - Oktyabrsky (formerly Communist). In the summer of 1965, Valentin Privalov, serving in Kansk, flew a jet fighter under a bridge a meter from the water in front of hundreds of citizens on the Ob River. The pilot was threatened by a military tribunal, but he was saved by personal intervention in the case of Minister of Defense Malinovsky. Not a single pilot in the world decided to repeat this deadly trick. Meanwhile, there is not even a commemorative plaque on Oktyabrsky Bridge about this amazing event.
9. The municipal bridge in Krasnoyarsk (2,300 meters)
On the 9th place among the longest bridges in Russia - Communal bridge in Krasnoyarsk. He is familiar to everyone - his image adorns a ten-ruble note. The length of the bridge is 2300 meters. It consists of two bridges connected by a dam.
8. New Saratov bridge (2,351 meters)
New Saratov bridge 2351 meters long is the eighth line in our ranking. If we talk about the total length of the bridge, its length is 12,760 meters.
7. Saratov automobile bridge across the Volga (2 825 meters)
Saratov automobile bridge over the Volga - on the 7th place among the longest bridges in Russia. Connects two cities - Saratov and Engels. Length - 2825, 8 meters. It was commissioned in 1965. At that time it was considered the longest bridge in Europe. In the summer of 2014, the repair of the building was completed. According to engineers, the life of the Saratov bridge after repair will be 20 years. What will happen to him later is still unknown. There are two options: turning into a pedestrian bridge or demolition.
6. Bolshoi Obukhov bridge in St. Petersburg (2 884 meters)
Located in St. Petersburg Bolshoy Obukhov bridgeoccupying 6th place in our rating of the longest bridges in Russia. Represents two bridges with the opposite movement. It is the largest drawbridge across the Neva. Its length is 2884 meters. He is also famous for the fact that for the first time in the history of St. Petersburg its residents could vote for the proposed names of the bridge. Very beautiful The Big Obukhov bridge looks at night thanks to the lighting.
5. Vladivostok Russian bridge (3 100 meters)
Vladivostok Russian bridge is one of the facilities built for the 2012 APEC Summit. The length of the structure is 3100 meters. The complexity of the construction takes first place not only in Russia but also in the world. Interestingly, the question of the construction of the bridge was understood as far back as 1939, but the project was never implemented. Fifth place on the list of the longest bridges in our country.
4. Khabarovsk bridge (3 890 meters)
Double decker Khabarovsk bridge not for nothing called the "Amur miracle." Trains move along its lower tier, and automobiles move along the upper tier. Its length is 3890.5 meters. The construction of the structure began back in 1913, and the opening of the movement took place in 1916. Long years of operation led to defects in the arched part and spans of the bridge, and in 1992 work began on its reconstruction. The image of the bridge adorns the five thousandth bill. Khabarovsk bridge across the Amur - on the 4th place in the list of the longest bridges in Russia.
3. The bridge over the Yuribey River (3,892 meters)
Bridge Crossing the Yuribey River, located in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, takes 3rd place in the list of the longest bridges in Russia. Its length is 3892.9 meters. In the XVII century the river was called Mutnaya and a trade route passed along it. In 2009, the opening of the longest bridge beyond the Arctic Circle took place here. But these are not all construction records. It was built in an amazingly short time - in just 349 days. During the construction of the bridge, modern technologies were used, which made it possible to preserve the ecosystem of the river and not harm rare breeds of fish. The service life of the bridge is estimated at 100 years.
2. The bridge across the Amur Bay (5 331 meters)
Vladivostok can rightfully be proud of three new bridges built in 2012 specifically for the APEC summit, which was first held in Russia on Russky Island. The longest of them became bridge over the Amur Bayconnecting the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula and the De Vries Peninsula. Its length is 5331 meters. He ranks second in the ranking of the longest bridges in Russia. A unique lighting system is installed on the bridge. It saves energy by 50% and takes into account such phenomena characteristic of the region as frequent fog and rain. Installed fixtures are environmentally friendly and do not affect the environment. The bridge across the Amur ranks second in our ranking.
1. The Presidential bridge across the Volga (5,825 meters)
In first place among the longest bridges in Russia - Presidential bridge over the Volgalocated in Ulyanovsk. The bridge itself is 5825 meters long. The total length of the bridge crossing is almost 13 thousand meters. It was commissioned in 2009. With interruptions, the construction of the longest bridge in Russia took 23 years.
If we talk about bridge crossings, then the palm belongs to Tatarstan. The total length of the transition is 13,967 meters. This includes the length of two bridges - across the Kama, Karmarka and Arkharovka rivers. The largest bridge crossing in Russia is located near the village of Sorochi Gory in the Republic of Tatarstan.
It is interesting: The longest bridge in the world is located in China at an altitude of 33 meters above Jiaozhou Bay. Its length is 42.5 kilometers. The construction of the giant bridge began in 2011 by two teams. After 4 years, they met in the middle of the structure. The bridge has increased strength - it is able to withstand an 8-magnitude earthquake. The cost is about 87 billion rubles.