The embankments in each end was reinforced with large stones and the central bridge section was replaced by a drawbridge.

[3] In the second half of the 19th century the bridge was unable to cope with the booming traffic that was a result of the redevelopment of the area outside Copenhagen's fortifications as well as the growing population in general.

His proposal was featured in the magazine Ude og Hjemme in 1883 where it was described as "both practical and artistically well-designed.

The cast iron railings are decorated by four identical bronze cartouches featuring Copenhagen's coat of arms surrounded by weapons, helmets and lions.

[4] The bridge is mentioned in the song Hjerterdame on Kim Larsen og Bellami's 1986 album Forklædt som voksen.