The bridge was built by Sir William Arrol & Co. between 1925 and 1927.

[3] It takes its name from an earlier bridge on the same site which was completed during the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897.

The remains can be seen at low tide near the abutments.

The bridge's lifting mechanism was removed and the roadway fixed permanently in place.

In 2005 the Jubilee Bridge was awarded Grade II Listed building status by Cadw.