Kashin bridge

Kashin bridge is located in the alignment of Rimsky-Korsakov Avenue, in the Admiralty district and has a length of 23.85 m, and a width of 16 m. Initially, in 1782-1787, the bridge was called Nikolsky, and was a wooden, span structure and looked like all other bridges thrown over the Kryukov Canal.

In the 1839-1840s, the bridge was reconstructed and became three-span, on stone, granite-lined supports. Over time, the bridge became known as Kashin, in honor of the merchant Kashin, whose house was located near the bridge, as well as the Kashin drinking establishment. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the bridge was replaced several times, but its historical features were preserved.

The last reconstruction of the bridge was made in 1931-1932 under the project of engineers O.E. Bugaeva and F.K. Kuznetsov, the need for which was caused by the destruction of granite cladding and masonry. The updated bridge has changed somewhat, after repair, it became single-span with reinforced concrete arches, concrete foundations with a pile base serve as supports. The fence of the bridge is metal, with a simple pattern. The bridge connects the Kolomna and Kazan islands. Kashin Bridge offers a magnificent view of St. Nicholas Cathedral, as well as the Orthodox Estonian Church in the Russian-Byzantine style.