Originally, the entire bridge was a floating structure supported by eighty-six huge boats.
Today, only the middle section can be opened.
It was originally named Kangji Bridge.
Soon several magistrates of the prefecture became involved in the bridges construction.
Among them, Ding Yunyuan led people and built the most piers.
His achievements were most outstanding so the bridge was called Ding Gong Bridge.
In 1194, one magistrate built a pavilion at the east coast and named the bridge Jichuan Bridge.
During the Ming Dynasty, the bridge was reconstructed and renamed Guangji Bridge.
Later, during the Qing Dynasty, two statues of oxen was added on both ends.
