It carries the towpath across a subsidiary channel used to regulate the water level, at the point where it rejoins the main river.

A. Saner, the bridge's designer, was chief engineer to the Weaver Navigation Trust from 1888 to 1934.

[4][5][6] Work on Dutton Horse Bridge commenced in 1915 (engineering drawings from that date were archived by British Waterways),[2] and was completed in June 1919.

[3] The abutments are built of brick capped with concrete copings; they rest on timber piles.

[9] A recreation area at Dutton Locks was created in 2002, including a bench by local artist Phil Bews to encourage tourists to enjoy the views towards the bridge and the nearby viaduct.