NZTA Regional Transport Systems Manager Oliver Postings said it would investigate short-term improvements for the bridge.
"Even slight improvements across roads, speeds, vehicles and users can lead to proportionally greater safety outcomes," Postings said.
The NZTA had passed on its condolences to the family and friends of te Rure, he said.
Transport Agency crash records show nine crashes over the last 10 years have occurred at the three bridges on SH50 in Tikokino, with no fatalities until now.
Common causes of previous accidents have been speed, failing to give way and inattention while following.
Over 1100 vehicles a day use SH50. That has increased by 115 cars a day in the last five years. This is in comparison to the nearby SH2 at just over 4000 vehicles a day and increase of 614 cars per day.