3rd Kamennoostrovsky Bridge, Bolshaya Nevka River Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197183
The 3rd Kamennoostrovsky Bridge is located in the north of Kamenniy Island, spanning the Small Canal, which runs along the left bank of the Bolshaya Nevka. The bridge is pedestrian, single-span, reinforced concrete, with a rigid arch system. The length of the bridge is 17.4 meters, the width is 3.3 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 deck is covered with sandy 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 Canal on Kamenniy Island: the 2nd and 3rd Kamennoostrovsky Bridges. They became among the first reinforced concrete arch bridges in Petersburg. The reinforced concrete span structure of the 3rd Kamennoostrovsky Bridge looks light, airy, and expressive in silhouette, harmoniously blending into the surrounding environment.
In 1968–1969, the crossing underwent major repairs while preserving the original structure and architectural forms. The repair work was carried out by RSU "Lenmostrest." The restoration of the metal wrought iron grilles was performed by specialized scientific restoration workshops under the supervision of engineer V.I. Mikheikina. The International Construction and Art Exhibition of 1908 was one of the largest and most significant events in terms of its 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 accommodate the exhibits, the so-called Petrovsky Town was built. The temporary exhibition complex was located on both banks of the Bolshaya Nevka. A ferry crossing 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 covered with boards and plastered.
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https://mostotrest-spb.ru/bridges/3-j-kamennoostrovskij
