The 238 ft (73 m) long steel and concrete structure was built in 1936 to replace the previous wood-constructed crossing.

It serves as a connection between the Queen Anne neighborhood and the George Washington Memorial Bridge that carries State Route 99.

The arch is unusually high and uses a minimal number of supporting members.

It was designated a city landmark on December 28, 1981, because of its unique engineering style.

[1][2] An expansion joint suffered cracking and spalling during the 2001 Nisqually earthquake.