The new bridge crosses slightly west of the previous span. The fixed-span bridge rises 52 feet above the water and alleviates the necessity of stopping highway traffic to open the movable span on the former bridge, as well as being more convenient for the recreational boaters who can now pass freely upriver to a point near Walkers Dam.
The new bridge spans slightly west of its predecessor, standing 52 feet above the water and eliminating the need to halt highway traffic to open the movable section on the previous bridge, as well as being more accessible for recreational boaters who can now pass unimpeded upstream to a point near Walkers Dam.