The bridge is built of split boulders; in the past it was probably a wooden bridge, but the name Immervad suggests that the place was used as a ford before the bridges were built. Today, the old ford has dried up, and the stream follows new courses.
The granite blocks for the bridge were carved out of one large granite stone. One can see how some of the carved squares lie exactly on top of each other as they are taken from the giant stone. The new, sturdy stone bridge meant that it became significantly easier for cattle drivers to travel with their cattle from Denmark to the markets in Hamburg and Rendsburg. On an average day, between 700 and 800 bulls passed over the bridge.
Fords and bridges have always been gathering places for travelers, and therefore there was also an inn here. Immervad Kro was known for its yellow peas and pork. Today the inn is closed, but there is a rest area and a modern farm, where you can also find one of the army's many hostels.