 The bascule bridge was closed in the 1950s and was replaced by the present Kingsferry Bridge.The new bridge was designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson, and constructed by John Howard, in conjunction with Dorman Long and Sir William Arrol & Co.

Swale railway station is at the southern end of the bridge.When opened, the structure carried the A249; up to 30,000 vehicles per day used the bridge.