This bridge is part of Torvegade, the main thoroughfare of Christianshavn, connecting the city centre across Knippelsbro to the northwest to Amager the southeast.

[1] Christianshavns Kanal is noted for its bustling sailing community with numerous house- and sailboats, particularly in the northern half of the canal.

Over- in the street names derives from the German word Ufer, meaning shore or bank.

It is named for Thomas Potter who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and arrived in Copenhagen as a young man.

He received permission to open a foundry and became a pioneer within his field, producing "iron pots in all shapes" as well as nails, anchors and bullets.