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Sennoy Bridge

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SENNOY BRIDGE, a pedestrian bridge, over Griboedov Canal, beside Sennaya Square (hence the name). In 1931, a wooden bridge was built here, replaced with a new one in 1952 (engineer P.V. Bazhenov), its framework consists of a curved steel girder possessing a graceful profile; the quay walls serve as the abutments of the bridge; ladder descents are made at the both ends of the bridge. Sennoy Bridge is approximately 23 metres long and 2.3 metres wide.

D. Y. Guzevich.

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Bazhenov P.V.

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Sennaya Square/Saint Petersburg, city

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Sennoy Bridge over Griboedova Canal.

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Bridges (entry) BRIDGES, an integral part of the urban planning structure and architectural appearance of St. Petersburg. In 2002, the city numbered 342 bridges of various kinds and types; in Kronstadt: 5 bridges, Pushkin: 54 bridges, Petrodvorets: 51 bridges

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