“Veterans” whispers the wind. It blows across the Dudergofka River as we stand here on Veterans Bridge. This bridge is more than just concrete and steel. It is a testament to history and progress.
Veterans Bridge stands on Veteranov Avenue in Saint Petersburg. It crosses the Dudergofka River in the Krasnoselsky district. The bridge got its name from the avenue it carries. Construction of the bridge occurred during the development of the Ulyanovka and Uritsk areas in the 1970s.
Let’s delve into the details of Veterans Bridge. The bridge is a single-span reinforced concrete structure. Its design follows a three-hinged frame system which is common for bridges over the Dudergofka River. Girders consist of precast reinforced concrete elements made at a factory. The “legs” of the frame comprise monolithic concrete on their own foundations.
The bridge is 38.3 meters long and 31.67 meters wide. Veterans Bridge accommodates vehicles trams and pedestrians. The roadway includes four lanes for cars. Two tram tracks run along the lower side of the bridge. The pavement consists of asphalt concrete. Sidewalks are separated from the roadway by concrete barriers and metal railings.
The construction of Veterans Bridge happened in two stages. The first stage in 1969 and 1970 involved building an 18-meter-wide road bridge. The second stage in 1971 added a 12.75-meter-wide tram bridge on the lower side. Engineers A. D. Guttsait and L. N. Sobolev from Lengiproinzhproekt designed the bridge. Due to uneven settlement the gap between the road and tram bridges can reach 200 mm. Instrumental monitoring ensures its safety.
The Dudergofka River flows into the Dudergofka Canal. This canal was dug during the development of the southwest in 1977 to 1979. The Krasnoselsky district continues to grow quickly. The Veteranov Avenue metro station is nearby.
Veterans Bridge stands as a functional structure. It facilitates the flow of trams buses cars and pedestrians. Its design is typical for bridges over the Dudergofka River. The bridge’s history reflects the development of this area of Saint Petersburg. Veterans Bridge embodies the spirit of progress. It links communities and carries the echoes of the past.