Stone Bridge, Riga

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Stone Bridge
Akmens tilts
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Crosses Daugava
Locale Riga, Latvia
Other name(s) Until 1992 October Bridge
Characteristics
Material steel
Total length 503 metres (1,650 ft)
Width 27 metres (89 ft)
History
Construction begin 1955
Opened 1957

The Stone Bridge (Latvian: Akmens tilts — Stone bridge) in Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river. The construction of the bridge began in 1955 and ended in 1957. The bridge is the only crossing point for the city's tram system.


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