[1] The bridge, which was given Grade II listed structure protection in 1983,[1] was designed by W. R. Galbraith[2] and built by Brassey & Ogilvie for the London and South Western Railway.

The bridge is part of an extension to the latter company's railway line from Acton Junction to Richmond.

During the Second World War a pillbox was built to guard it on the south end, along with an open enclosure to fire an anti-tank gun from.

The same tracks are also used by London Underground's District line trains running between Richmond and Upminster.

[3] A District line train can be seen crossing the bridge in the 1965 film Four in the Morning.