Ramstore Bridge

Ramstore Bridge Рамстор көпір
View of the Ramstore Bridge.
Coordinates	51°09′07″N 71°25′41″E / 51.151850°N 71.428037°E / 51.151850; 71.428037Coordinates: 51°09′07″N 71°25′41″E / 51.151850°N 71.428037°E / 51.151850; 71.428037
Crosses	Ishim River
Locale	Astana, Kazakhstan
Official name	Ramstore Arch Bridge
Other name(s)	Astana Bridge
Characteristics
Design	Arch
Material	steel
Total length	180 m (590 ft)
Width	50 m (160 ft)
Height	60 m (200 ft)
Traversable?	Yes
Longest span	180 m (590 ft)
History
Architect	NPO Mostovik OOO
Designer	IHI Corporation
Contracted lead designer	Samko Engineering & Contracting Co. Inc.
Construction start	30 April 2008
Construction end	1 December 2008
Construction cost	US$472 million
Inaugurated	2 December 2008 (2008-12-02)

The Ramstore Bridge (officially called Ramstore Arch Bridge) is an Arch bridge spanning the Ishim River in Astana, Kazakhstan. It was built between 2007 and 2008 to cross the Ishim River.

Accidents and incidents

• 23 July 2014: two young couples climbed on top of the arch to be photographed. The police removed the couples from the bridge and were then sued.
• 28 March 2016: a 39-year-old resident jumped off from the bridge in a suicide attempt. The victim died without regaining consciousness.
• 11 June 2016: three 15-year-old boys climbed on top to the arch for an attempt to make a selfie. The police escorted the boys and were taken to the police division.
• 18 July 2016: at about 8:00 am, a drunk 24-year-old male climbed on top of the arch. According to the police, the person was moderately intoxicated.

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