The bridge is supported by two arch trusses, which are sheltered by a post-and-beam structure finished with a metal standing seam roof and vertical board siding.

The purpose of the project was to restore the structure to its original condition and increase its load-carrying capacity to safely carry emergency vehicles.

The increase in strength was accomplished by post-tensioning the two trusses below the bottom wooden chords with high-strength coated steel rods.

These rods, as well as other structural steel upgrades required to increase the strength are hidden from view by the wooden siding to maintain the historic look of the bridge.

After one of these events, the structure could then be reset with heavy equipment and/or cranes, repaired, and put back in service in a much shorter timespan and significantly lower cost.