The existing bridge spans the main waterway with an arch of nearly 100 m. The new bridge adopts a similar arch form to maintain aesthetic continuity and improve functionality. A continuous deck with integral piers minimises high-maintenance items such as expansion joints and bearings.

The design required careful balancing of contradictory requirements. Piers had to be large enough to resist vertical loads from the deck while remaining slender to avoid attracting excessive horizontal forces. For the shorter piers supported on the arch, a concrete hinge detail was introduced at the top, a technique developed 120 years ago, to reduce stiffness and design moments.

The project also prioritised community involvement, employing all required unskilled labourers locally and implementing several skills training programmes. This approach maximised the number of skilled individuals available for future projects.