19. Little Kalinkin Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Little Kalinkin (Malo-Kalinkin) Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
The Malo-Kalinkin Bridge is a bridge in Saint-Petersburg, which connects Kolomna Island and Pokrovsky Island, spanning the Griboyedov Canal. It was built in 1783 by engineer I. Borisov, at the same time that the granite embankments of the canal were being constructed.

History
The name of the bridge is that of Kalinkina village, which was situated at the bridge's location in the 18th century.

The design of the bridge is similar to that of the Pikalov Bridge and other bridges downstream along the Griboyedov Canal; being a three-span wooden bridge with granite piers, with an adjustable middle span. In 1808, the bridge was rebuilt with the width of the deck being increased from 10 metres (33 ft) to 16.22 metres (53.2 ft). The stone pillars were repaired by the dismantling of masonry within two rows of the granite cladding, and the subsequent driving additional piles to better support the bridge.

In the second half of the 19th century the movable middle span of the bridge was replaced. In 1908, in connection with the laying rails for tram routes, the bridge was widened nad metal support beams were installed instead of the original wooden beams, but the historical appearance of the bridge was preserved. In 1952 and 1970, lanterns and granite obelisks were restored on the bridge piers as part of a project undertaken by architect A. L. Rotach.

In 2007 the results of a major overhaul of the bridge were presented by engineer Vyacheslav Shlyakhin:
Light fixtures with lamps and obelisks on the channel supports were restored as replicas of those from the bridge's 1808 appearance.

The foundation of the bridge was strengthened.

Part of the bridge's lattice, earlier destroyed as a result of a transport accident, was restored.

The base of the tram rails running across the bridge was replaced with a reinforced concrete slab, with accompanying restoration of the roadway.

In Literature
The bridge is mentioned in Nikolai Gogol's short story, « The Overcoat. » The main character, Akaky Akakievich —or a certain clerk— is rumored to appear as a ghost near the bridge, searching for his stolen overcoat.

20. Kolomensky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Kolomensky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal (background) 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
Completed in 1969, The Kolomensky Bridge (Коломенский мост) crosses the Griboedov Canal in the sleepy Kolomna District, hence the name. A 37-meter pedestrian bridge, Kolomesnky Bridge is most remarkable for its engineering, which permits the weight of the span to be supported by aluminium tubes only 270mm in diameter. The bridge is a slender metal structure, and is plainly decorated, with bright green railings and granite-faced abutments and steps. The abutments support tall, thin metal lampposts topped with glass orbs.

21. Alarchin Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Alarchin Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
Alarchin Bridge (Аларчин мост) carries Anglisky Prospekt across the Griboedov Canal. The foundations of the current bridge were laid in 1783-85 during the construction of the canal's granite embankments, although a wooden bridge stood at the site for at least 30 years before that. The bridge has been reconstructed and restored several times since, and is noteworthy for its attractive granite lanterns. The name Alarchin appears to be a corruption of Aladchanin, the name of a renowned shipbuilder who lived nearby.

22. Mogilevsky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Mogilevsky Bridge Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal (with Church of St. Isidor in the background) 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
Carrying Lermontovskiy Prospekt across the Griboedov Canal next to the charming Church of St. Isidor, the Mogilevsky Bridge (Могилёвский мост) is an elegant single-span construction that dates from only 1953, but was designed in the Russian Empire style to blend with its surroundings. The first wooden bridge was built here in 1911, and the current bridge is a reinforced concrete structure, with its abutments and arch faced in traditional pink granite. The bridge's cast-iron railings are copied from those on the Moika River embankments, and it also has elegant street lamps.

23. Pikalov Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Pikalov Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal (with the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral in the background) 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
Crossing the Griboedov Canal at its confluence with the Kryukov Canal, the Pikalov Bridge (Пикалов мост) forms an ensemble with the Staro-Nikolsky and Krasnogvardeysky Bridges, and provides beautiful views onto the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and onto seven other bridges. The three-span bridge dates back to 1785, when the granite-faced abutments supported wooden spans. The wooden spans were replaced with metal in 1906 and four granite obelisks topped with gold spheres. Later, oval lamps were added to the obelisks. The bridge was restored in 1993.

25. Krasnogvardeysky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Krasnogvardeysky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
One of St. Petersburg's finest 20th century bridges, Krasnogvardeysky Bridge (Красногвардейский мост) is spuriously named in honour of Petrograd's Red Guard revolutionary militias. Built in 1957, it is a single-span, pedestrian beam bridge with a simple iron span augmented by impressive granite-faced abutments in high neoclassical style that extend over 3 meters into the water. The abutments support broad, curved steps flanked by petal-shaped walls, and squat obelisks with projecting cast-iron lanterns. The bridge crosses the Griboedov Canal parallel to the Kryukov Canal.

26. New Nicholas Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

New Nicholas (Novo-Nikolsky) Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
One of the least interesting bridges crossing the Griboedov Canal, the New Nicholas (Novo-Nikolsky) Bridge (Ново-Никольский мост) is a simple single-span construction without ornament. The original cast-iron, single-span bridge, built here between 1835 and 1837, collapsed almost as soon as it was opened, and was replaced in 1841 with an extremely decorative humpbacked cast-iron bridge, designed with the assistance of famous architect Carlo Rossi. Sadly, this bridge only lasted for thirty years before it was replaced. The current reinforce-concrete bridge dates from 1934.

27. Kharlamov Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Kharlamov Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
One of the Griboedov Canal's newest bridges, Kharlamov Bridge (Харламов мост), carries Romskogo-Korsakogo Ulitsa across the canal. It is a single-span reinforced concrete bridge with granite facing. It was built to replace a wooden bridge, which had stood on the site since 1753. The bridge's name honors a State Councilor who lived nearby in the 18th century. In comparison to the Griboedov Canal's other bridges, Kharlamov Bridge is woefully lacking in ornament, and even its railings are strictly functional.

28. Bridge of Four Lions across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Bridge of Four Lions across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Translated from Russian Wikipedia:
Four Lions Bridge (Львиный_мост) is a pedestrian bridge over the Griboyedov Canal in the Admiralty district of Saint Petersburg, connecting Kazan and Spassky Islands. It was built between 1825-1826 under the project of W. von Tretter and VA Christianovich.

Upstream from the Four Lions Bridge is the Kokushkin bridge. Below stream is the Kharlamov bridge. Four Lions Bridge connects Lion Lane and Little Podyacheskuyu street. The name Lions Bridge comes from the four cast-iron sculptures of lions by sculptor P. Sokolov, located at the corners of the bridge.

29. Podyachensky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Podyachensky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Translated from Russian Wikipedia:
Podyacheskie Bridge (Подьяческий мост) crosses the Griboyedov Canal to connect Kazansky and Spassky islands in the Admiralty district of St. Petersburg. The bridge connects Podyacheskie Street with Lantern Alley.

The name comes from the Big Podyacheskaya Street, was named by clerks in the 18th century.

A wooden footbridge was built here in 1906. In 1971-1972, a odnoprolёtny concrete bridge was built by project engineer LN Sobolev and architect LA Noskov. The supporting frames are in the form of consoles involving an imperfect hinge; the invert supports the form. This technique was applied for the first time in 1967 during the construction of the New Stables bridge over the Griboyedov Canal.

The facades are decorated with metal sheets without ornaments. There is a simple grill metal railing. On the four corners of the bridge there are granite obelisks with lanterns, which originally decorated the first cast-iron Alexander bridge over the canal near Vvedenskii at its confluence with the Fontanka. When the channel was filled between 1965-1970, Alexander's Bridge (built in 1808-1814 under the project of architect and engineer VI Geste) was dismantled, and the obelisks were moved to Podyacheskie bridge.

Bridge Type:
Single-span concrete bridge
Overall length:
19 m
Width of the bridge:
20 m

30. Voznesensky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Voznesensky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
Crossing the Griboedov Canal along the route of Voznesensky Avenue, the Voznesensky Bridge (ознесенский мост) is a simple, single-span steel structure resting on granite-clad packed-rubble abutments. The bridge dates from 1958, replacing a wooden bridge dating back to the 1780s. It was designed to blend with the historic surroundings, using details from older bridges. The railings are copied from those on Italiansky Bridge, and the ornate street lamps are copied from old photographs of the original Sadovy Bridge.

31. Kokushkin Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Kokushkin Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Saint-Petersburg.com:
Linking Kokushkin Pereulok with Stoliarny Pereulok on one of the quietest and most picturesque stretches of the Griboedov Canal, Kokushkin Bridge (Кокушкин мост) is a simple, metal, single-span bridge that dates from 1948. The present bridge replaced a wooden bridge that had stood almost unchanged from 1790. Kokushkin Bridge, while far from being the most impressive on the Griboedov Canal, is notable for its fine cast iron decorations, both on the railings and on the body of the bridge.

32. Hay Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Hay (Sennoy) Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
The Hay Bridge (Сенной мост) is a bridge across the Griboedov Canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The bridge gets its name from the nearby Sennaya Square.

It was first built in 1931 as a single-span pedestrian bridge carrying heating pipes. In 1952, the main span was in need of emergency repair, and the bridge was fully rebuilt by the project of engineer P.B. Bazhenov as an elegant steel structure with cast iron railings.

Design: Arch Bridge
Total length: 23 m
Width: 2.3 m

33. Demidov Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Demidov Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
The Demidov Bridge (Демидов мост) crosses the Griboyedov Canal connecting Kazansky and Spassky islands in the Admiralteysky District of Saint Petersburg.

The bridge got its name from powerful Demidovs family, who owned a large section of land nearby. It connects two parts of the former Demidov street, which is known today as Grivtzov street. It was initially planned to name the span Bank Bridge, but this name had already take.

In the beginning of the 18th century, at the location of the modern Demidov Bridge, there was a wooden bridge, named Saarsky bridge, becuase it was on the road to Tsarskoe Selo. Betwenn 1834-1835 a single-span arched cast iron bridge was constructed by engineers E.A. Adam and Pierre-Dominique Bazaine. The arched span consisted of 91 cast iron boxes, which were fastened by bolts. The bridge supports were made from stone and faced with granite.

The casting of the bridge railings has a high artistic value. Their ornament has a form of palmettes (an artistic motif based on the fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree). The bridge entrance features floor lamps. Between 1954-1955 a restoration project took place under supervision of architect A.L. Rotach. Lost lamps, poles, and railing fragments were replaced.

Several houses near the bridge have special memorial plaques on their facades, noting the level of the water during the catastrophic flooding on November 7, 1824, described by Pushkin in the Bronze Horseman poem.

34. Stone Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Stone Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
The Stone Bridge (Каменный мост) crosses the Griboyedov Canal on the axis of Gorokhovaya Street connecting Kazansky and Spassky islands in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was built between 1774–78, and at the time it was one of the first bridges in Saint Petersburg made of stone, hence the name. Unlike many other bridges, this one did not undergo major reconstruction, and therefore preserves most of its original form from the 18th century.

The modern Stone Bridge was constructed in the period of 1774–78. Engineer V.I.Nazimov designed the project and engineer I.N.Borisov supervised the construction. The bridge replaced an older wooden Middle bridge which had existed at the same location since 1752. Prior to that time the bridges were wooden, and this was one of the first bridges built out of stone in St. Petersburg. The arch of the bridge is composed from granite. The facade features flat granite blocks which alternate with four face pyramid shaped blocks (see picture on the left). Initially, the bridge featured four curved stairs descending to the water, but they were removed at the end of 19th century. Except for that detail, the bridge remained unchanged through the centuries. The pattern of railing repeats the one of the embankment.

The arch of the bridge is moderately steep. The first buses that appeared in Saint Petersburg had problems entering the bridge. When a bus was full, the driver would ask passengers to exit the bus at the bridge entrance, and cross the bridge on foot, while the bus would go over it empty.

In the summer of 1880, the members of the Narodnaya Volya organization planted dynamite under the bridge with the intent to detonate it when the carriage carrying emperor Alexander II would be crossing the bridge. However, this operation was never realized, since the conspirators were not sure that seven poods (approximately 115 kilograms) of dynamite would be enough to bring down the bridge. The hidden dynamite was extracted from the bottom of the canal in spring of 1881, after Alexander's assassination, during the Trial of the Fourteen.

Design: Arch Bridge
Total length: 19.7 m
Width: 13.8

35. Flour Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Flour Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
The Flour Bridge (Мучной мост) is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Griboyedov Canal near Flour Alley in the Tsentralny District of Saint Petersburg.

The bridge got its name from the flour warehouses located nearby, which were built in the 18th century.

The first bridge at this place was built in 1931. It had three spans and carried heating pipes. In 1951 the bridge was rebuilt according to P. V. Bazhenov's design which converted it into a single span pedestrian bridge.

The arch of the bridge is created by a curvilinear steel beam which is supported by the quay walls. Gently sloping stairways descend at the ends of the bridge.

Design: Arch Bridge
Total length: 22.5 m
Width: 2.3 м

36. Bank Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Bank Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
Bank Bridge (Bankovsky most, Банковский мост) is a 25-m-long pedestrian bridge crossing the Griboedov Canal near the former Assignation Bank in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Like other bridges across the canal, the existing structure dates from 1826. The bridge engineer was Wilhelm von Traitteur, who conceived of a pedestrian separation structure suspended by cables. He was an engineer who also built other bridges over the Griboyedov Canal, Fontanka and Moika. The general management of the bridge construction was carried out by colonel E. A. Adam.

The special popularity of the bridge was gained through angular sculptures of four winged lions crowning the abutments. They were designed by sculptor Pavel Sokolov (1764-1835), who also contributed lions for Bridge of Lions and sphinxes for Egyptian Bridge. The bridge is in front of the former Assignation Bank building (now housing the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance).

The bridge underwent numerous repairs and restorations, as well as structural modifications. In 1949 the wooden cover of the bridge was repaired, and later in 1951—1952 the wooden bearing structure of the bridge was replaced by a metal one. In 1967 and 1988 the gilding of the lions’ wings was renovated. In 1997 the sculptures and handrail lattice were restored. In 2007-2008 Griboyedov Canal Embankment from Kazan Cathedral to the Bank Bridge was renovated. Nowadays the winged lions are the symbol of St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance.

There is a legend still propagated among the citizens that if you rub a lion’s paw, you will inevitably make a fortune.

Type of construction: Chain Bridge
Overall length: 25.2 m
width of the bridge: 1.9 m

37. Kazansky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Kazansky Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
Kazansky Bridge (Каза́нский мост) crosses the Griboyedov Canal in the Tsentralny District of Saint Petersburg. From 1766 to 1830 it was called Rozhdestvensky Bridge (Рождественский мост) and from 1923 to 1944 it was Plekhanov Bridge (мост Плеханова). It is located near the Kazan Cathedral, hence the name. The bridge's length is 18.8 meters, and the width is 95.5 meters. It is second widest bridge in St. Petersburg after the Blue Bridge. The Kazansky Bridge is the lowest span in the city and therefore also the only bridge where sailing underneath it is prohibited.

The first existing crossing here was the wooden Rozhdenstvensky Bridge, built in 1716. The current bridge was built between 1765–1766 when the granite embankment of the Griboyedov Canal was created.

38. Italian Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Italian Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal (with Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in the background) 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
The Italian Bridge (Италья́нский мост) crosses the Griboedov Canal in the Tsentralny District of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is a single span, steel, pedestrian bridge next to Italian street, hence the name). The bridge's length is 19.66 meters long, and the width is 3 meters.

The bridge was built in 1896 in the place of a boat ferry as a single span wooden bridge which connected Big and Little Italian streets. The engineer was L.N. Kolpitsin. The novelty at the time was use of xilolit plates as a paving material. In 1902 the bridge was rebuilt for the first time, and between 1911-1912 it was rebuilt again.

In 1937 the bridge went through capital reconstruction, in order to fit two thermal pipes into it. In 1955 during the renovation of the Griboedov Canal embankments, the bridge was completely rebuilt again. Since then it has had its modern look.

Design Arch Bridge
Total length: 19.66 m
Width: 3 m

39. Little Stables Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal 9.21.2014

Little Stables (New Stables, Novo-Konyushenny) Bridge across the Griboyedov Canal (Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in the background) 9.21.2014

From Wikipedia:
The Little Stables Bridge (New Stables Bridge, Novo-Konyushenny, Мало Конюшенный мост, Ново-Конюшенный мост) crosses the Griboedov Canal in Saint Petersburg at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. It acts as an extension of the Stable Square.

The first wooden bridge was built here in the 1880s to assist the construction of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. During construction, the width of the bridge reached 115 meters (for comparison, the widest bridge in Saint Petersburg today, the Blue Bridge is 97.5 meters wide). When the cathedral was completed in 1907, the bridge remained in place and was named Church of the Resurrection of Christ Bridge. After October Revolution in 1917, it was renamed the bridge-overlap. In 1975, the new ferroconcrete bridge was built, and it was named the Grinevsky Bridge, after Ignacy Hryniewiecki, the assassin of Tsar Alexander II of Russia (who threw the bomb into the tzar's cart near the location of the modern bridge). In 1998 the bridge was given its current name, after the nearby Stable Square (Konyushennaya Square).