Pedestrian bridge across the Ural River is a kind of symbol of our city of Orenburg. A stele is installed on the bridge " Europe Asia"(see stele Europe-Asia), which divides the city into 2 corresponding parts (approximately in the middle of the Ural River). From the European part of the city, in front of the entrance to the embankment, there is a monument to Chkalov, observation deck and a cable car connecting the two banks. Those interested can, instead of walking across the bridge, go to Asian part by cable car. On the second bank of the Ural River there is a park " Zauralnaya grove"- one of the favorite recreation places of the townspeople. Summer cafeterias are set up in the park, a beautiful park with benches is located, there is a rental of bicycles and roller skates.
History reference
The very first bridge in Orenburg across the Ural River was built in 1835 year. Then the Russian writer who lived in Orenburg at that time took part in the design and construction of the bridge. Vladimir Dal... The bridge was wooden and floating, so it had to be rebuilt every year at the end of the spring flood. A little later, the pontoon bridge was replaced with a pile one, but it also remained temporary.
Only in 1982 a modern bridge across the Urals was built in Orenburg. The pedestrian bridge was built on the initiative of the chairman of the city council Yuri Garankin... This is a metal suspension cable-stayed bridge. It is erected on two supports, from which two high pylons rise, connected at the top in the form of the letter "P". Steel cables that support the bridge extend from each of the pylons. The length of the bridge is 220 meters, and the weight is about 900 tons. It is interesting that the bridge was built on both sides of the Urals. WITH south coast construction was in progress the usual way across the river. And on the northern coast, a bridge span was built along the coast. and then deployed, connecting with the other half.
Hanging at night pedestrian bridge and the embankment is illuminated by numerous lanterns, making one of the attractions of our city of Orenburg very impressive.
Photo: Pedestrian suspension bridge on the Orenburg embankment
Photo and description
One of the symbols of Orenburg is a pedestrian bridge across the Ural River. The Ural River symbolically divides the city into Europe and Asia, as evidenced by the stele in the middle of the bridge. So, passing half of the bridge in Europe, you suddenly find yourself in Asia. The bridge offers beautiful views of the picturesque banks of the Urals. Thanks to the previous and current authorities, which banned the construction of houses in the coastal zone, the banks of the historic river have retained their original appearance.
WITH Asian side the bridge is the Trans-Ural Grove with shady trees and coastal landscapes. On the European side, there is a favorite place for recreation and walks of the townspeople - the Orenburg embankment. There is a staircase from the bridge to the river, favorite place children in the summer.
In front of the entrance to the Orenburg embankment there is a monument to Chkalov (earlier the city was briefly renamed Chkalovsk) on a spacious observation deck with decorative railings. On a small, cozy embankment, there are summer cafeterias, a small park with benches and a children's Railway... Nearby, the Elizabethan Gate to Asia is installed. cable car and the Museum of the History of the City rises in the building of the former Guardhouse.
In the dark, the suspension bridge and the embankment are illuminated with bright lights, making one of the main attractions of the city of Orenburg unforgettable.
Workers close access to the observation deck and the descent
Today, April 10th, v Orenburg the descent to Ural and on the pedestrian bridge over the river. It is planned that access to the sights of the regional center will be by the City Day, that is, by the end of August.
Builders close access to the pedestrian bridge across the Urals
The descent to the Ural River was closed due to the continuation of its reconstruction, as well as to eliminate the identified ones. A large list of works is planned, including the application of the top layer of concrete to the steps, plastering and painting works. The fact that the object will be closed for reconstruction, it was also reported winter 2017 when the main work was completed. It was announced that it would not be possible to continue work in low temperature conditions.
Descent and pedestrian bridge across the Ural river
Today workers of firms LLC "Skib" closed access to the upper observation deck, to the bridge from the Zauralnaya grove and to the bridge from the Elizavetinsky descent.
How to get to the embankment and the Zauralnaya Grove?
You can go to the river embankment through Ferry lane and through Elizabethan descent... Note that the city authorities have promised to repair this historic descent this year, but it is not yet known when the work will begin. To get in Trans-Ural Grove you can use the cable car, or through the village Blacksmith.Connecting parts of the world: a pedestrian bridge across the Urals in Orenburg April 17th, 2018
The pedestrian bridge across the Urals in Orenburg is rightfully the main city attraction. Rather, even a symbol. His image is in all notes and essays about the city, on calendars and postcards. In 1835, a bridge was built on this site, in the design of which our famous writer Vladimir Dal was involved. He lived at that time in Orenburg. The first bridge was a wooden floating bridge, it was erected after the floods and removed for the winter. Then the bridge became piled, but also made of wood. Only in 1982 was a metal bridge built, which we see to this day. 
The length of the bridge is 220 meters, weight is about 900 tons, the structure is impressive - the bridge is suspended cable-stayed, but it looks somehow light. And also a stele "Europe Asia" is installed on it.
The river divides the city into two parts approximately in the middle. And you can do several times a day unique travel from Europe to Asia and back.
From the European part there is a monument to the legendary pilot Chkalov, a cable car, an observation deck, and in Asia there is the Trans-Ural Grove. The monument to Valery Pavlovich was erected in 1953. Orenburg, by the way, from 1938 to 1957 was called Chkalov. The six-meter monument stands on a seven-meter pedestal.
We will not go down to Zauralka by cable car, walk a little and come back.
Yes, over time it was quite a problem to be free.
Now the reconstruction of the embankment and the descent to the bridge from the observation deck seems to be at the end or close to that.
In general, it's not bad, you haven't seen old photos, but still there are a lot of imperfections and clumsy steps.
Maybe they will fix it. Just during our walk on the bridge, an important delegation walked, like an inspection commission, measured, recorded, photographed.
In general, the very construction of this bridge was unique. It was erected simultaneously from two banks. On the southern side, it was built in the classical way, and on the opposite side, it was first built along the coast and then deployed, connecting the two halves.
They say that the bridge itself will be closed for reconstruction in the near future. This, I think, is correct.
After all, in some places it looks not at all ceremonial.
But the townspeople will have to get to their favorite resting place in the Zauralny Grove either by cable car or by road bridge.
Or maybe by swimming, because this is where the city beach is located.
Okay, let's see in the summer.
The first bridge across the Ural River in the city of Orenburg was built back in 1835. The Russian writer Vladimir Dal, who lived in Orenburg at that time, took part in the design and construction of the bridge. The bridge was wooden and floating; it was rebuilt every year at the end of the spring flood. Later this bridge was replaced with a pile one; it was also wooden and temporary.
A permanent bridge across the Urals appeared in Orenburg only in 1982. It was built on the initiative of the chairman of the city council Yuri Garankin. This is a metal suspension cable-stayed bridge. It is erected on two supports, from which two high pylons rise, connected at the top in the form of the letter "P". Steel cables that support the bridge extend from each of the pylons. The length of the bridge is two hundred and twenty meters, and the weight is about nine hundred tons. It is interesting that the bridge was built on both sides of the Urals. From the southern bank, construction was carried out in the usual way - across the river. And on the northern coast, a bridge span was built along the coast. and then deployed, connecting with the other half.
Despite its rather significant dimensions, the bridge looks almost weightless. It has become one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. A metal stele is erected in the middle of the bridge, marking the symbolic border between Europe and Asia.
