мост Шаумяна

Across the Okhta River, the Shaumyana Bridge stands as a testament to the rapid residential development of Krasnogvardeysky District. This unassuming yet vital artery, one of fourteen bridges spanning the Okhta, carries the constant flow of Shaumyan Prospect’s traffic. The Shaumyana Bridge isn’t just a concrete and steel structure. It’s a tangible link to the past, opening in 1968. Its very name echoes the legacy of Stepan Georgiyevich Shaumyan, one of the 26 Baku commissaries. Now, picture the Shaumyana Bridge under construction between 1966 and 1968. Engineer P.P. Ryazantsev and Architect L.A. Noskov, from Lengiproinzhproject, meticulously planned this three-span, reinforced concrete structure. They designed a slanted bridge, angled at 51 degrees, with a superstructure of reinforced concrete I-shaped beams, featuring a curved bottom chord. A closer look reveals the bridge’s unique features. Notice the counterweights on the end beams, housed within wells in the abutments. This sets the Shaumyana Bridge apart from similar structures like the bridges along Energetikov Prospect and the Gutuyevsky Bridge. The massive abutments, made of monolithic reinforced concrete and faced with granite, rest firmly on a pile foundation. The intermediate supports, also faced with granite up to water level, are precast monolithic reinforced concrete structures built upon a high pile grillage. Observe the left-bank abutment, with its stair descents leading to the water’s edge, bordered by a low, granite-faced concrete retaining wall. On the right bank, a high reinforced concrete retaining wall, similarly faced with granite and built on a piled foundation, reinforces the approach. The roadway is paved with asphalt concrete, while the sidewalks feature sand asphalt, separated from the road by a concrete curb. Admire the elegant art cast iron railing, accented with granite tombs, a finishing touch to the bridge’s design. The Shaumyana Bridge isn’t just a crossing; it’s a vital part of the urban landscape, connecting communities and carrying the echoes of history. As you cross the Shaumyana Bridge, remember the vision of its creators, the legacy of its namesake, and the vital role it plays in the daily lives of the people of St. Petersburg.