It spans the Estuary of Bilbao, linking the neighborhoods of Casco Viejo and Abando.

The Arriaga Theater, the Arenal de Bilbao (Bilbao Arenal) park, the Estación de Concordia (Concordia Train Station) and the Bailén Skyscraper (the first skyscraper of the city) can be seen from the bridge.

Once finished, it became the third bridge that crossed the river and also became the main connection between Bilbao and the elizate of Abando.

[4] The Queen Isabella II herself wanted to see the bridge during her visit to the city in 1865, in which the Prince of Asturias (which later would become the King Alfonso XII) joined her.

The bridge suffered more damage on the Carlist Wars, when a bombardment fell over the city on April 2, 1874.

In June, 1937, during the Civil War, the bridge was demolished and a temporary one was built with pieces of wood and barges.