Situated approximately half-way between Heirisson Island and the Goongoongup Bridge, it provides pedestrian access between Burswood and East Perth.

[5][6] Western Australian company BARDAP Hydraulics was contracted to design, manufacture, and commission the high pressure jacking system which was deployed to install the deck sections.

[7][8][9] In November 2017, the Government announced that the bridge would officially be named "Matagarup Bridge", where "Matagarup" is the Nyungar name for the whole area – waters included – around Heirisson Island, and which means "place where the river is only leg deep, allowing it to be crossed".

Each of the three deck sections was craned onto high pressure jacks, connected to flow control manifolds and electric hydraulic power units.

[17] Landscaping and removal of the lay-down area and reclaimed land continued after the bridge was opened.

The bridge maximum height of 72 metres (236 ft) is reached in midspan of the central span.

[24] Plans for a zip-line from the top of the bridge to the ground were also explored, and both attractions were later given the greenlight to proceed.