It consists of a central swing span flanked by two reinforced concrete arches on each end.

The swing span was necessary to accommodate tall sailing vessels which were common on the Umpqua River.

[3] The north end of the bridge is within Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor; the south is within Reedsport city limits.

The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 2005.

[1] No dedication ceremony occurred at the time due to the unavailability of President Franklin Roosevelt.