The Kamennoostrovsky Bridge, which connects the two banks of the Malaya Nevka River, is one of the oldest in St. Petersburg. Work on its construction began in 1811. This bridge is considered to be a prototype for many of the city's crossings, because innovative design solutions for the beginning of the 19th century were used for its construction for the first time.

The Kamennostrovsky Bridge received a reinforced concrete look only in the middle of the 20th century. Previously, the construction of one of the most popular river crossings in St. Petersburg had a wooden base with seven spans and it was quite natural that it was often restored. It is curious that during the regular repairs, which were carried out in 1833, workers used special leather bags — a kind of primitive diving suits.