The bridge is located 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Herat's old city and downstream or west from Pul-i Pushtu.

The sisters had poultry, so they mixed egg shells with clay and, with much effort, constructed the bridge stronger than steel.

Prior to that construction, Pul-i Malan was the only bridge connecting Herat and Kandahar and was considered important because of that.

[2][7] The bridge was partially destroyed during the Soviet–Afghan War, with two guard towers crumbled and 5 arches demolished.

The Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees rebuilt the bridge using concrete and baked bricks, strengthening the foundation and roadway in the process.