Vanšu Bridge Live Cam

The Vanšu Bridge, also known as the Vansu Bridge, is a cable-stayed bridge located in Riga, the capital city of Latvia. It spans the Daugava River and connects the Pārdaugava (Left Bank) and Centrs (City Center) districts of Riga.

Construction: The bridge was constructed between 1976 and 1981 during the Soviet era. It was designed by the engineer Yuri Sinitsa and architect Leonid Pavlov.

Design: The Vanšu Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge, which means that its roadway is supported by cables anchored to tall pylons. It has two main spans, each supported by a central pylon.

Dimensions: The total length of the bridge is approximately 595 meters (1,952 feet). The main span is around 245 meters (804 feet) long.

Purpose: The bridge serves as a crucial transportation link in Riga, allowing vehicular and pedestrian traffic to cross the Daugava River.