A footbridge, cantilevered out from the railway bridge was added in 1992, to take the Thames Path across the river; this substitutes for the historical towpath crossing point at Spade Oak ferry, about 1 km upstream of the bridge.
A pedestrian bridge, projecting outward from the railway bridge was added in 1992, to span the Thames Path across the river; this replaces the traditional crossing point at Spade Oak ferry, situated approximately 1 km upstream of the bridge.