The original bridge was of concern due to its structure,[1] as well as its position limiting the eastern extent of the Fremantle Harbour.
[3] The current bridge is further up stream and closer to the Fremantle Traffic Bridge than the earlier lower structure, and was being planned in the 1950s.
[4] In 1926 the earlier bridge were destroyed by floods,[5] and was re-built soon after.
[6] The current bridge was damaged in the 2000s by ships hitting the bridge, one during a storm, but was repairable.
It now has barriers to prevent further events.