2nd Kamennoostrovsky Bridge, Bolshaya Nevka River Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197183
The 2nd Kamennoostrovsky Bridge is located in the north of Kamenniy Island, spanning the Small Channel, which runs along the left bank of the Bolshaya Nevka River. The bridge is pedestrian, single-span, reinforced concrete, with a rigid arch system. The length of the bridge is 12.3 meters, and the width is 2.8 meters. The span structure is a solid vault with a superstructure. The bridge abutments are massive, made of monolithic reinforced concrete, on a pile foundation. The bridge surface is covered with sand asphalt. The railing is metal, designed as wrought iron grilles with an artistic pattern in a "park" style. The bridge was built in 1908 according to the design of Swiss engineer Robert Maier for the International Construction and Art Exhibition, held for the first time in Saint Petersburg. At that time, two identical bridges were built over the Small Channel on Kamenniy Island: the 2nd Kamennoostrovsky and the 3rd Kamennoostrovsky. They were among the first reinforced concrete arch bridges in Petersburg. In 1968–1969, a major renovation of the bridge was carried out, preserving the original structure and architectural forms.
The International Construction and Art Exhibition of 1908 was one of the largest and most significant events in terms of results, summarizing the development of construction technology and the artistic industry in Russia during the 19th century. In addition to firms from the Russian Empire, companies from Austria, England, Germany, Denmark, the USA, France, and Sweden participated in showcasing achievements. To house the exhibits, the so-called Petrovsky Town was built. The temporary exhibition complex was located on both banks of the Bolshaya Nevka. A ferry operated between the two sections. In just three months, builders erected more than 80 pavilions, designed in the style of the Petrine era. Most pavilions were constructed using a so-called theatrical method, consisting of a wooden frame sheathed with boards and plastered.
Sources:
https://mostotrest-spb.ru/bridges/2-j-kamennoostrovskij
https://www.citywalls.ru/house27026.html
