Świętokrzyski Bridge

The Świętokrzyski Bridge (Polish: most Świętokrzyski, English: Holy Cross Bridge) is a bridge over the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland linking Powiśle neighbourhood with Praga Północ district.

Świętokrzyski Bridge

Most Świętokrzyski
Świętokrzyski Bridge and the National Stadium
Coordinates52°14′31″N 21°02′06″E
CarriesVehicles, Pedestrian, Bicycles
CrossesVistula River
LocaleWarsaw, Poland
Maintained byTrasa Świętokrzyska Sp. z o.o.
Characteristics
Total length479 metres (1,572 ft)
Width30 metres (98 ft)
Longest span180 metres (590 ft)
History
Construction start5 October 1998
Construction end5 October 2000
Opened6 October 2000
Location

It is a cable-stayed bridge, 479 m long, with two lanes for vehicles, a pavement and a cycle path each way. The single tower, 90 m high, located on the right (eastern) river bank, has 48 cables attached supporting the deck. Near the left (western) bank the bridge is supported by two piers. The bridge was opened on 6 October 2000 after two years' construction.

The bridge's name comes from Świętokrzyska Street, which forms part of the access route from the city centre.

According to the data from Stołecznego Zarządu Dróg Miejskich (Capital City Road Authority) in 2018, on average 23,418 vehicles passed the Świętokrzyski Bridge daily.[1]

See also

References

  1. "ANALIZA RUCHU NA DROGACH". Zarząd Dróg Miejskich w Warszawie (in Polish). Retrieved 2019-08-14.

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