The structure exemplifies classic suspension bridge engineering, utilizing massive towers to anchor main support cables. These cables transfer tensile forces across the span, suspending the deck roadway via vertical suspenders. Such monumental crossings must accommodate dynamic loads, including wind forces and traffic weight, necessitating careful calculations of material stresses and structural stability. The architectural design integrates masonry towers and a steel-tension system, demonstrating the evolution of applied material science in civil engineering. The use of bundled cables and robust anchorage points defines its physical profile, making it a significant example of late 19th-century industrial application of metallurgy and structural mechanics.