The bridge has protected status as cultural heritage.

The bridge was built as part of the first road into the Måbø Valley, constructed from 1900 to 1916.

[1] Today's Norwegian National Road 7 passes nearby, looping out of the Kvernhushaug Tunnel (below) and into the Måbø Tunnel (above).

The bridge was taken out of service when the new route for National Road 7 was completed.

[1] The previous bridges in the Måbø Valley, predating the road built in 1900, were probably wooden beam bridges.