It was initially designed as a cable-stayed bridge, but due to the financial problems of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the unsecured connection road, the construction was halted in 1983 with only 17 piers having been built.
It also earned the stigma of being called 'the hideous sight of Seoul and the monster of the Han River.
[3] However, because the bridge was being built through Bamseom, there was opposition from environmental groups who were concerned that migratory birds would disappear, and the construction method was changed to reflect this.
In the 150m section where Bamseom is located, it was decided to build a Nielsen arch bridge.
[4] Soegang Bridge is a route that crosses Bamseom, a famous migratory bird destination.