The Kingsferry Bridge is typical of 1960's design. It is constructed in concrete and steel and has featured in the news over the years due to the massive traffic back-ups caused by its being raised to allow ships or boats through. A new fixed link is planned and will be welcomed by motorists, when it eventually appears.

The current bridge replaced the orginal draw bridge that was constructed in 1904. It was and still is Sheppey’s only link with the mainland, prior to this there was, according to Charles Igglesden in the time of Edward 1 (1239-1307), another bridge connecting Sheppey to the main land found at the now deserted village of Elmley, this was called the Tremsethg Bridge. It was apparently lost in a freak tidal wave.