The bridge is within vicinity of the Syria, Iraq and Turkey border region and about 500 m west of the Tigris River which it previously crossed.

According to some sources, the Ain Diwar bridge was built in the 2nd century by the Romans to give them access to Upper Mesopotamia.

The Romans also previously set up the Bezabde Camp (modern day Cizre, Turkey) nearby.

The Ain Diwar Bridge is often referred to as a great example of Islamic architecture and civil engineering.

Stone carvings on the bridge depict astrological figures, zodiac signs and cavalrymen, which are attributed to Zengid architecture.