The abutments are clad externally with precast concrete units faced with Criggion Green and Blue Shap stone and the fascias of the bridge are calcined flint.

Although the Minister of Transport refused to provide financial assistance, the council decided to proceed with the scheme.

As a result of a government credit squeeze, less than a week before contract documents were issued, the project had to be shelved until February 1960.

The overall cost including improvements to the existing approach roads, street lighting, service diversions and landscaping, came to over £400,000.

The area is also used to for Kayaking with organisation including The Riverside Centre, Falcon and Isis Canoe Club all based beside the bridge.