The original bridge dates back to the Tang dynasty (618–907), but because of war and natural disasters has been rebuilt numerous times since then.[1] The present version was completed in 1689, during the reign of Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[2]
^Li Hengte (李亨特) (ed.). 乾隆绍兴府志·卷八·建置志二·关梁 [Records of Shaoxing Prefecture of Qianlong] (in Chinese). 拜王桥即丰乐桥,(嘉靖浙江通志)在府西狮子街,唐末钱镠平董昌,郡人拜谒于此,至朱梁时封吴越王,故桥以拜王名。(万历志)又名登瀛桥。(省志)康熙二十八年知府李铎重修,更名丰乐桥。