Makhad is a historical town in Attock District of northern Punjab Province in Pakistan.
It is one of the last towns separating the Punjab from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The boundary is marked by the fast-flowing Soan (Sawan) river.
The Soan River is a tributary to Indus River.
The town came under the power of Sher Ahmad Khan before the arrival of British East India Company.
Sher Ahmad Khan, known as Khan of Makhad, was the Chief of the Sagri Khattaks.
According to Attock District Gazetteer, the Sagri Khattaks conquered the area up to East of Jhelum during Emperor Akbar's reign. Thank 
Since Makhad lies at the banks of Indus River, its location was of great importance for the rulers
Village Kaani (Makhad Sharif, Attock) is where this bridge has been constructed.
The construction of Soan (Sawan) bridge began in 2005. It was completed and opened for traffic in 2006.
The height of Soan bridge is 120 feet and total length is 900 feet.