[3] The nickname was coined by local residents after the bridge's golden arches were constructed.

In the 1980s, McDonald's considered opening a floating restaurant at the base after the nickname caught on, but never went to construction.

In December 2000, with the completion of a reconstruction project on the 3rd Street Viaduct approach, the bridge was reconfigured to four lanes on each span.

[9] On December 10, 2024, local news reported that four people were arrested for causing the fire.

[10] The repairs include the replacement of seven steel girders and the bridge is expected to fully reopen in March 2025.