It connects the neighborhoods of Krakovo and Trnovo, the oldest Ljubljana suburbs, known for their market gardens and cultural events.

The modern bridge was built between 1928 and 1932 by the constructor Matko Curk upon the plans of the architect Jože Plečnik.

Since August 2021, the Trnovo Bridge has been inscribed as part of Plečnik's legacy on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

[3] The iron-concrete bridge, designed as a public space, has a roughly square platform with a width of 20 metres (66 ft).

Two rows of birches divide the pedestrian and vehicle lanes, intentionally obscuring the bridge silhouette.