Completed in 1899 by John Monash and J. T. N. Anderson, it is notable as the first bridge in Victoria that was built using reinforced concrete.

[1][2][3][4][5] It features decorations on the three arch spans, including large dragon motifs and ornamental Victorian lights.

The gutters on the bridge are cobbled bluestone, with a single lane bitumen strip running down the middle.

On 7 June 1998 the bridge was closed to motor vehicles as part of the CityLink project.

[8] It is currently used by cyclist and pedestrian traffic, connecting the Royal Botanic Gardens to the Olympic Park precinct.