The timber-framed arch bridge was built from 1874 to 1878 according to plans by Franz Andreas Meyer. It has a wingspan of 26 meters at a total length of 55 meters. The building has two abutment made of granite, which each offer a vaulted passage for pedestrians. During the second world war, the passages were bricked up and used as an air-raid shelter; in subsequent years they were almost completely buried.
 
 Between 1976 and 1980, the building has been restored and redeveloped. While the original appearance was restored. Arch reinforced concrete replaced the medium-sized carrier iron lattice. Well as the offerings in the abutments and the railing decorated with vine leaves have been renewed. In addition, the bridge received eight instead of 15 before new candelabra, which are each pairs arranged, whereby the new lamps were modeled after the original, but do not comply with these.
 
 Since the renovation, the bridge has a load capacity of 60 tonnes (previously 30 tons). It is one of the oldest iron constructions preserved Hamburg today and stands under monumental protection