The bridge is approached from the west by a causeway extending all the way to United States Route 7, and from the east by a causeway about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) long, both crossing the river's flood plain.

The bridge has two lattice trusses built to the patent of Ithiel Town, whose lower members have been doubled for added strength.

The exterior is finished in vertical board siding, and it is covered by a gabled roof.

The bridge underwent period maintenance, and was closed to traffic in 1970 after the Labor Day 1969 UFO Incident.

The original bridge was restored in 1974 and 1981, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.