[1] The bridge is part of the northern extension to the Coastal Walkway, connecting New Plymouth with Bell Block.

The extension was made possible by a special agreement between Ngāti Tawhirikura hapū and the New Plymouth District Council.

It is made of three steel tubes; two beneath the deck and the remaining one, together with 19 ribs, forming a distinctive arch.

The bridge deck has been placed at 4.5 metres (15 ft) above normal flow level to withstand both floods and lahars from volcanic eruptions.

[2] A major challenge was to transport the 85 metres (279 ft) long and 85 t superstructure onto the site, including across a private golf course.