It was built around 1925 as part of the scenic Skyline Parkway overlooking the city.

[3] It was nominated for being the most picturesque stone arch road bridge in design and setting in Minnesota.

[2] The Stewart Creek Bridge is built of locally quarried, dark green gabbro, which is abundant in the Duluth area.

The bridge railings are topped with double sawtooth-shaped rows of gabbro.

[2] The bridge embodies mid-19th-century Picturesque traditions in its abrupt appearance on a secluded bend, high abutments emphasizing its height, arcing curve, pointed boulders lining the approach, and spiky railings.