This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1853: Tsar Nicholas I

Kyiv, Ukraine - Dnieper River
Bridgemeister ID:409 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Tsar Nicholas I
Location:Kyiv, Ukraine
Crossing:Dnieper River
Principals:Charles Blacker Vignoles
References:AAJ, HBE, IEA, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, c. 1920
Main Cables:Chain (iron, flat link)
Suspended Spans:6
Main Spans:4 x 134.1 meters (440 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 68.6 meters (225 feet)

External Links:

Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


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