Arch bridge Photo: Arch bridge

Bridge Belelyubsky located in Borovichi, is not only necessary engineering construction, but the original monument of architecture of the city.

It is known that in the second half of the 19th century, the town of Borovichi was very developed in terms of infrastructure and industry in the city compared with other cities: paper factory, a plant for the production of pyrites, pertochemical plant, a plant for the production of leather garments, manufacturing of explosives, and more. To a greater extent the city was developed on the part of refractory bricks, near the city settled the special reserves of high-quality clay. At this time was built the necessary branch Okulovka-Borovichi, but soon it was decided to extend it to the city of Cherepovets, although the idea was not implemented. There is a situation that the city was not quite durable permanent bridge, which passes through the rapids and fast the river Msta. In summer, the builders had just made a wooden temporary bridge, and in the winter worked ice passage. In the off-season across the river was carrying all the necessary only one ferry, so it is always at the crossing occurred long lines, which often led to conflicts and even fights.

In the middle of 1871 took place the establishment of Borovichi city Duma of a question on erection over the river bridge. This process took quite a long period of time, because funds are not building the bridge required considerable. Several times attempts were made to collect donations; the city government tried to impose taxes on all that is possible, because of what followed inevitable wave of protests among the urban population, as well as his resistance to the attempt of the authorities "to profit". The situation came to the fact that the authorities tried to impose a special tax relating to domestic dogs, so discouraged the hosts in one night literally pardoseli innocent animals. According to the results of all the processes and operations required amount of money was still found.

In 1893 the Duma of the city of Borovichi asked about designing a new bridge to one of the most successful and market leading companies bridge builders, namely, an experienced Professor of the Institute of communications of Belelubskiy Nikolai Apollonovich. The most important was to reduce all expenses to a minimum. Soon the company has submitted three projects – the cheapest, although somewhat outdated. Also was presented the project of a modern, beautiful arched bridge. Scientist has proposed creating three hinges, single span arch bridge down, the prototype of which was a bridge across the river Rhine in Germany. Soon he developed a special project, and the construction of the bridge started yet. The pile driving and construction of the Foundation has engaged in a Moscow Metal factory. In October 1902, a moleben was served at the beginning of. But there was a failure: piles located on the left Bank are unable to penetrate a layer of gravel and broken. Capital began to decline. But the correct solution was chosen, and the bridge was fixed.

In early February, 1905, the structure of the bridge was decorated, and it was secured to the supports. After a couple of days began to conduct the necessary tests, and soon the bridge was finally opened. On the opening day celebration was held, which lasted till night. Many citizens congratulated each other on such a significant day in the life of the city, and expressed their sincere gratitude to Professor Belelubskiy, the chief engineer of the project Psenicka and the head of the City Duma Shulgin. Only the new bridge has not been named, although attempts were made to call the bridge "Alexander" in honor of the Emperor Alexander the First, but the name never caught on and pretty soon it was just forgotten.

Currently the bridge is a pedestrian.

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