The bridge was opened in 1782, has been modified many times and was completely refurbished in 2008.
It is now a crossing over the River Adur for walkers and cyclists whereas originally it was for horses and carts as well - see below!

Today, on the eastern side, stands the memorial for those who died in the 2015 Shoreham air crash.

For every Coach, Chariot, Chaise, Hearse, or other such like Carriage, with four Wheels, One Shilling; and for every Horse or other Beast drawing the same, Sixpence:
For every Chaise, Chair, or other such like Carriage, with Two Wheels, Sixpence; and for every Horse or other Beast drawing the same, Sixpence:
For every Wagon or Wain, One Shilling; and for every Horse or other Beast drawing the same, Threepence:
For every Cart, Ninepence; and for every Horse or other Beast drawing the same Threepence:
For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule or Ass, laden or unladen, and not drawing, Threepence:
For every score of Oxen, Cows, or Neat Cattle, One Shilling and Eightpence:and so in Proportion for any less Number:
For every Score of Calves, Hogs, Sheep or Lambs, Tenpence; and so in Proportion for any less Number:
And for every Foot Passenger, One Halfpenny

Catching my eye in January Please see HERE