- Place
- Kėdainiai District Municipality
- Region
- Kėdainiai District
- Type
- pedestrian timber suspension bridge over the Šušvė with metal cables and old masonry supports
- Address
- Ariogalos Street, Josvainiai, Kėdainiai District
- Coordinates
- 55.26012, 23.81381
- Visit duration
- 20-40 minutes
- Best time
- in daylight and dry weather; confirm that the bridge is not closed for maintenance
Monkey Bridge, Suspension Bridge over the Šušvė
A footbridge over the Šušvė
Josvainiai Suspension Bridge over the Šušvė joins the river banks near Ariogalos Street. It is a narrow pedestrian bridge intended for crossing on foot, not a vehicle lane or a broad cycle bridge. The coordinate 55.260116, 23.81381 marks the bridge itself.
The timber deck, slender metal suspension cables and low position above the water reveal the bridge's scale immediately. The Šušvė and its leafy banks turn a short crossing into a small riverside landscape experience.
In Josvainiai, the bridge is also called the Monkey Bridge. That local nickname refers to this same crossing, not a second attraction; it should be distinguished from the Šventoji Monkey Bridge elsewhere in Lithuania.
Timber deck, cables and masonry supports
The footway is made of narrow timber boards, with simple rails and metal cables along the sides. The light movement of a suspension structure is part of the experience, but walk calmly, avoid gathering in one spot and make room for people coming from the other direction.
Old masonry support elements are visible at the banks. They give the crossing its historic appearance, but they are not climbing features. The bridge itself is the visitor object; do not climb onto supports or follow unmarked riverbank routes.
Boards, metal and grass can be slippery after rain. Water level and current also alter the conditions, so cross only when the bridge is open and appears safe.
The 2026 repair and current use
On 18 June 2026, Kėdainiai District Municipality reported that the Josvainiai suspension bridge had been repaired and was safe and convenient to use again.
A repair does not mean that the bridge will always be open. Maintenance, river conditions or new works may change access later. If you see a closure sign or barrier, do not bypass it or step onto the structure.
The renewal matters for everyday local movement, but this is not a ticketed museum. A visit is normally a short crossing and river view rather than a guided experience with a fixed duration.
The Šušvė landscape and a Josvainiai route
The bridge approaches sit where the town meets the river. Look along both banks before crossing, then continue through Josvainiai or into other Kėdainiai District places for a longer route.
The need for cycle paths is mentioned in municipal notices. This bridge is for pedestrians rather than a dedicated cycle trail, so walk a bicycle across only if local conditions allow and without blocking pedestrians.
The Šušvė here is a living water landscape rather than a decorative canal. After heavy rain the banks may be muddy, winter boards icy and spring current stronger.
A safe visit on the suspension bridge
The bridge has no dependable permanent opening hours or ticket price. Check municipal notices before travelling and follow signs at the site; never cross a barrier or a closure.
Use the rails, especially with children, and do not jump or deliberately make the bridge swing. Wheelchair access and universal accessibility have not been confirmed because the narrow deck and bank approaches may be uneven.
Check the municipal information for the bridge's condition and possible closures before travelling, and follow safety instructions on site.
