Designed by officer Baron von Hagen, the 420 steps long bridge was made mostly out of oak pontoons that would open in the middle for passing boats and ships.

[4] Everyone besides the citizens of Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, or those that held cargo on their shoulders and hands were required to pay a toll in order to pass the bridge.

The Bridge was opened ceremoniously every year, with the Mayor of Novi Sad shaking hands with the commander of the Petrovaradin Fortress.

Due to being made out of temporary building materials, it required constant maintenance and protection from river ice.

It was maintained by the soldiers stationed at Petrovaradin Fortress, which were sometimes operated by French, Belgian, or English commanders.