The bridge is a bow-string arch design, 650 ft (200 m) long and forms part of the city's Southern Distributor Road (SDR).

On completion of the SDR, the A48 road was diverted over the new bridge, making it the preferred route for through traffic.

Between the two top chord pillars the west-bound carriageway of the bridge bears a large emblem of the Arms of Newport City Council.

In 2005 the bridge was recognised by the British Constructional Steelwork Association's Structural Steel Design Awards.

It combines an elegant design, high quality fabrication and innovative construction.