The bridge was opened on March 22, 1918, allowing trains on the Dovre Line access to  Trondheim Central Station while also being able to open to allow ships on the  Trondheim Canal (Vestre kanalhavn) access to the Trondheimsfjord.
The bridge was inaugurated on March 22, 1918, enabling trains on the Dovre Line to reach Trondheim Central Station and also allowing ships on the Trondheim Canal (Vestre kanalhavn) access to the Trondheimsfjord.