Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge - Komissariatsky Bridge (1927)

Komissariatsky Bridge (1927)

The first, wooden Komissariatsky Bridge (Комиссариатский мост) across Vodootvodny Canal existed since 1850s, in line with Komissariatsky Lane. It was named after the nearby New Kriegskomissariat, a castle-like military depot (built 1778-1781); there is no relation to Red Commissars of 20th century.

Existing Komissariatsky Bridge continues the Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge path across Vodootvodny Canal into Zamoskvorechye, 300 meters north-west from the old site. It was built in 1927 by Boris Tyazhelov (span 46 meters, width 19.4 meters, shallow concrete arch type). However, it was put to regular use (including trams) only in 1960.