The Stone Bridge over the Berezuy Ravine in Kaluga is the oldest stone viaduct in Russia. Its construction began in 1777 and was completed in 1780 under the governor of the Kaluga province, Krechetnikov. The project was designed by architect Pyotr Romanovich Nikitin in the style of Russian classicism. The bridge, approximately 160 meters long and about 20 meters high, rests on 15 large stone arches, three of which are two stories high. After the completion of construction, 28 stone trading stalls were built next to the bridge, which were replaced by cast-iron wrought iron grilles in the 1840s.

The ravine over which the bridge passes was reinforced by order of Governor Smirnov, and a stream called Berezuyka flowed along its bottom. In 1910, the road surface of the bridge was poured with reinforced concrete. In 1975, repairs were planned for the bridge, which was deemed unsuitable for use, but funding did not arrive, and a subsequent examination showed that the bridge was fit for further use.

On April 10, 2009, a minor collapse of the pedestrian part of the bridge occurred during the replacement of light bulbs, after which it was closed first to traffic and then to pedestrians. The Russian government allocated funds for the inspection and restoration of the bridge. On February 16, 2010, a ceremonial opening of the renovated Stone Bridge in Kaluga took place. The ceremony was attended by State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov, representatives of the city and regional administrations, and numerous citizens. According to an old tradition, a horse-drawn carriage was the first to cross the bridge, followed by a trolleybus. Governor of Kaluga Region Anatoly Artamonov noted the contributions of all those involved in the restoration, emphasizing that architect Nikitin would be proud of his descendants.

Plans for further repair and restoration work are underway, including the relaying of the white stone cornice and facades, as well as landscaping the area and the Berezuy Ravine. Authorities intend to clear the ravine of overgrowth to open up views of the bridge and create several viewing platforms.

According to city tradition, after registering their marriage, the husband must carry his wife across the bridge in his arms. Newlyweds also used to hang locks on the bridge's railings, throwing the keys into the ravine to strengthen their marriage. However, after the collapse in 2009 and the reconstruction, authorities prohibited hanging locks. To preserve the tradition, a special metal tree was installed on the Golden Alley, Karl Marx Street, along the Berezuy Ravine.