Asparuhov Bridge (Asparuhov most in Bulgarian) is a bridge in Varna that connects the Asparuhovo quarter to the rest of the city, spanning the canal between the Black Sea and Varna Lake.
The bridge is 2.05 km long, 50 m high, and weighs 3,200 tons. It has 38 pairs of supports, each capable of carrying 2,400 tons. The bridge handles heavy traffic, with approximately 10,000 vehicles crossing it every 24 hours.
Construction of the bridge began in 1973 to accommodate a larger canal connecting Varna Lake to the Black Sea. The original completion date was set for 30 September 1976, but work finished ahead of schedule, and Asparuhov Bridge was inaugurated on 8 September in a ceremony led by Todor Zhivkov. The new canal it spans also began operating that same year.
Today, Asparuhov Bridge is not only an important transport link but also a popular spot for extreme sports enthusiasts, as it is a favored location for bungee jumping.
