[3] The bridge connects the neighborhoods of Greenfield and Squirrel Hill (specifically Schenley Park)[4] across the valley known as Four Mile Run which separates them.

[10] It was designed by chief engineer Charles M. Reppert and architect Stanley L. Roush and featured decorative elements including ornamental entrance pylons, light standards, and urns.

[13] In 1980–81, the bridge received a $2.1 million rehabilitation including repairs to the concrete structure and a new deck.

[12] Chunks of concrete again fell from the bridge in 1990, prompting the city to install safety netting.

Despite the netting, more concrete fell a few days later, causing at least 20 accidents on the Parkway East and injuring several people.

A city engineer said he suspected vandals may have thrown the concrete, though spotters watching the bridge did not see anyone.

However, the outbound side suffered damage despite a protective layer of dirt placed under the bridge for the implosion and its reopening was delayed.