Locals often refer to the bridge as "O Diabo" (The Devil) owing to the frequent traffic tie-ups attempting to cross it.

The first reference to the bridge occurred on 11 May 1758 by Father Inácio Ribeiro Marques, in the Memórias Paroquiais of the parish.

[1] Further, it connected Castro Laboreiro with Galicia to the east, in the direction of Celanova (through Portos and Seara) and south towards Entrimo and Lobios (through Ameixoeira).

[1] It is an arched bridge, with soft incline, over two arcs with long, regular staves, reinforced by triangular cutwaters.

The ramp slabs are protected by guardrails formed by large blocks, reinforced by iron "staples".