Blue Bridge stands in Kronstadt, where its structure connects to the Kronstadt Footstock, a sea-level gauge established in 1840. Look closely at the bridge for pieces of a ship worked into its design. The bridge was built by merchant Bekrenev and completed in 1794; its original wooden deck and green railing are part of its history. Nearby, you can see mines, torpedoes and a monument to smelt. The site combines a distinctive bridge with a practical link to the long record of sea-level monitoring.
A bridge built in 1794
Merchant Bekrenev built the bridge, which was completed in 1794. Its original deck was wooden, and its railing was green. The structure has since become closely associated with the Kronstadt Footstock, a sea-level gauge established in 1840.
The Kronstadt Footstock
The Blue Bridge serves as the abutment for the Footstock, linking the bridge to the long-running measurement of sea levels. Look for pieces of a ship incorporated into the bridge's design. Nearby, mines, torpedoes and a monument to smelt add other points of interest.
FAQ
What is the Kronstadt Footstock?
It is a sea-level gauge established in 1840. The Blue Bridge serves as its abutment.
What can you see at Blue Bridge?
Look for pieces of a ship worked into the bridge, as well as nearby mines, torpedoes and a monument to smelt.
When was Blue Bridge completed?
The bridge was completed in 1794. It was built by merchant Bekrenev.
