A long, horizontal bridge stretches across the center of the canvas, its form rendered in soft blue and green tones that dissolve into the surrounding haze. Below the bridge, the river reflects the sky and structure in shimmering, vertical strokes of pale pink, yellow, and blue, creating a sense of gentle movement on the water's surface. The upper half of the painting is dominated by a luminous sky, filled with swirling clouds painted in broad, broken strokes of yellow, pink, and lavender, suggesting the effects of mist or early morning light.

On the right, faint vertical shapes rise above the bridge, their indistinct outlines hinting at the presence of buildings or towers shrouded in atmospheric fog. A plume of white smoke drifts upward from the left side of the bridge, its soft edges blending into the pastel sky and adding to the sense of fleeting weather conditions. The composition is nearly symmetrical, with the bridge dividing the scene horizontally and the reflections below echoing the forms above.

The artist uses loose, visible brushstrokes throughout, layering translucent veils of color that give the painting its characteristic softness and vibrancy. In the lower left corner, the signature 'Claude Monet' appears in blue, anchoring the work with the artist's hand. Soft blue and green brushstrokes along the lower right edge hint at deeper water or shadow beneath the bridge.

The upper left corner of the painting is filled with a gentle wash of pink and yellow, blending seamlessly into the sky. Near the right end of the bridge, two vertical forms rise more distinctly, their edges blurred by the surrounding mist. This work forms part of the Matsukata Collection, as noted by the National Museum of Western Art.