The Mayankhu river is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable from July to September. This site created a serious seasonal barrier to nearby the local resident health care centers and limited access to schools and markets by the local residents. There were no alternate crossings near the bridge site. An estimated 300 villagers use this bridge daily during the monsoon season. Over 200 of these crossings are made by students.