Independence Bridge

Independence Bridge
Coordinates43°36′47″N 83°52′22″W / 43.6131°N 83.8727°W / 43.6131; -83.8727
CrossesSaginaw River
LocaleBay City, Michigan
Official nameIndependence Bridge
Maintained byBay City Bridge Partners
Characteristics
DesignBascule bridge
History
Opened1976
Statistics
Toll$5.50 / $2.00
Location
Interactive map of Independence Bridge

The Independence Bridge is a bascule-type drawbridge located in Bay City, Michigan. It carries Truman Parkway over the Saginaw River and was opened in 1976 to replace the earlier Belinda Street Bridge (built in 1893) Starting January 1, 2025, an electronic toll is charged to motorists either through their BC-Pass, E-ZPass transponder, or via license plate photo.