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Syzran Bridge

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The bridge's diagonal system consisted of 13 spans, each measuring 107 meters (351 ft) in length. It held the title of being the longest in Europe for a considerable amount of time, with a total length of 1,483 meters (4,865 ft).
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Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the bridge was given back its original name, however, the additional name still persists. Consequently, the bridge is now recognized by two names, namely Alexandrovsky and Syzransky.
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In 2004, a comprehensive renovation of the bridge was successfully carried out, which involved replacing the original spans with brand-new ones.
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In 1949, the decision to create a second track on the bridge was approved, and its construction was successfully finalized in 1957.
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On August 27, 2010, a commemorative stele was erected to mark the 130th anniversary of the bridge's opening.
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in 1918, two spans of the bridge were intentionally destroyed by retreating troops of
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The famous Alexander Railway Bridge. Opened for traffic on August 30, 1880.
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colliding with the bridge, fortunately resulting in minimal damage.
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Bridge across the Volga River in Samara Oblast, Russia
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In 1980, there was an incident involving the tanker
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53°10′19″N 48°47′55″E / 53.17194°N 48.79861°E / 53.17194; 48.79861

Volga River
Syzran
Nikolai Belelubsky
Konstantin Mikhailovsky
Konstantin Posyet
Samara-Zlatoust Railway
Alexander II
October Revolution
Russian Civil War
Komuch

Syzran Bridge
Categories
Railway bridges in Russia
Truss bridges in Russia
Bridges completed in 1880
Buildings and structures in Samara Oblast
Bridges across the Volga River
Rail transport in Samara Oblast

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