The bridge is one of three components of the planned Central Mekong Delta Connectivity Project (CMDCP).

The total length of the bridge, including the approach viaducts, is 2,010 metres (6,590 ft) with spans of 17 x 40 + (150+350+150) + 17x40 (m).

It has H-shape towers 120 metres (390 ft) high, cast in situ concrete girder superstructure with a double-plane of cables in a semi-fan type configuration.

The bridge was the largest overseas assistance project undertaken by the Australian government costing A$160 million.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Cao Lanh Bridge, was held on 19 October 2013 and attended by senior officials from the Vietnamese and Australian Governments and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).