Zilwaukee Bridge, Highway bridge in Zilwaukee, Michigan, United States.
The Zilwaukee Bridge spans 8,000 feet across the Saginaw River with eight traffic lanes and reaches a height of 125 feet at its highest point.
Construction of the bridge started in 1979 to replace a drawbridge from 1960, facing multiple setbacks before its final completion in December 1987.
The bridge marks an important gateway to northern Michigan, connecting communities while eliminating previous delays caused by maritime traffic on the Saginaw River.
The structure carries Interstate 75 and US Route 23 traffic, serving approximately 23,450 vehicles daily with a clearance of 120 feet for water vessels.
Engineers used high-strength reinforced concrete segments held together by thousands of tensioned steel cables to construct this substantial crossing.
Location: Michigan
Inception: December 23, 1987
Official opening: December 23, 1987
GPS coordinates: 43.48220,-83.91280
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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