This bridge crosses the Taieri River on Hyde-Macraes Road. The bridge has an iron lattice girder for the main span and short wooden arch girders at both ends. The piers and abutments are made of stone. It was adapted to the site by adding a 30-foot (9.1 m) span at each end, resulting in a total length of 160 feet (48.7 m). The deck is 30 feet (9.1 m) above the water level and has a load limit of 609 tons. According to historian Janet Cowan, the iron girder was manufactured in Dunedin. The bridge has been reinforced and part of the deck replaced since its construction. The bridge over the Taieri River on Hyde-Macraes Road was built in 1879. The bridge was built as a result of community protests. The Taieri River could be dangerous during floods, and the upper Taieri region was isolated. The bridge provided a safe crossing and a stable connection to the outlying communities. The bridge