It is the longest and highest pedestrian bridge in St. Petersburg.
The bridge was built entirely with private funding provided by Zenit FC and major local construction companies.
It was handed over to the city of St. Petersburg for free immediately following its completion in 2017.
The central span of the bridge is 115.5 meters long, allowing for river navigation beneath it.
The design utilizes a sophisticated cable-stayed system to support the bridge deck without central piers in the middle of the navigation channel.
Yakhtenniy Bridge is a cable-stayed pedestrian and transport bridge in St. Petersburg, spanning the Bolshaya Nevka River. It serves as the primary pedestrian link between the Primorsky District and Krestovsky Island, specifically designed to handle large crowds for stadium events. The bridge measures 491 meters in length and features a width of 17.5 meters. It was constructed as part of the infrastructure preparations for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The structure connects Primorskiy Prospekt to the 300th Anniversary of St. Petersburg Park and the Gazprom Arena area. It is entirely pedestrian-accessible, though it also allows for emergency and maintenance vehicle passage. The bridge provides unobstructed views of the Gulf of Finland and the modern waterfront development of the city.
The center of the bridge, looking toward the Gazprom Arena or out toward the Gulf of Finland.
Visit during sunset for unobstructed views of the Gulf of Finland.
Combine the walk with a visit to the adjacent 300th Anniversary of St. Petersburg Park.
Be prepared for high wind speeds, as the bridge is fully exposed to the bay.
Attempting to walk across during major storm warnings, as the bridge becomes extremely windy.
