[3] Baulderstone built the bridge[4] and the company's design team included Cox Rayner Architects and Arup Engineers.

[6] It is estimated that 560 tonnes (620 short tons) of structural steel including 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) of helical strand cable are incorporated into the bridge.

The superstructure was within 13mm of its planned vertical position in its final state at the centre of the bridge [citation needed].

On 23 November 2008 it was announced that the winning entry was Kurilpa Bridge,[10] submitted by Shane Spargo of Nundah, Queensland.

[11] The name reflects the Australian Aboriginal word for the South Brisbane and West End area, and means 'place for water rats'.