Saratov Bridge

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Saratov bridge used to be the longest in the Soviet Union

Saratov Bridge (Template:Langx), crossing the Volga River in Saratov, Russia was the longest bridge in the Soviet Union upon its inauguration in 1965. Its length is Template:Convert. It connects Saratov on the right (west) bank of the Volga, with the city of Engels on the left (east) bank.

The new bridge was built at the village of Pristannoye, Template:Convert upstream from the Saratov Bridge. The construction of it started in late 1990s and by the year 2000, the first part was accomplished and set for use. The second part was completed and opened on 16 October 2009. Its total length (with approaches and viaducts) is Template:Convert.

External links

• Template:In lang Bridge "Saratov-Engels"
• Template:In lang A new Saratov Bridge at the village Pristannoye
• Template:In lang Saratov Bridge

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