The bridge was designed and built in 1821 by John Upton as part of the improvements to the Abergavenny to Usk turnpike road.

[1] Upton also undertook other work in the immediate vicinity, including the Llanellen Bridge[2] and churches at Llanvihangel Gobion[3] and Llangattock-juxta-Usk.

[4] The bridge is constructed of ashlar,[1] and has three spans, with spandrel circular voids.

[5] The architectural historian John Newman describes the bridge as, "an unusual and handsome design".

[5] The bridge is a Grade II* listed structure.