The bridge carries pedestrian and cycle traffic, and crosses the Thames just above Romney Lock.

The bridge has three arches, each comprising seven cast iron segments, and is supported in mid-stream by two granite piers.

In the 20th century the bridge carried the A332, the busy main road between Slough and Windsor.

In 1970, cracks were discovered in some of the cast iron segments, and despite local protests, but with almost equal support, it was decided to close the bridge to all motorised traffic.

For those approaching from Old Windsor or Runnymede, the Albert Bridge provides an alternative route via Datchet's High Street.