The Tallest, Most Impressive Bridge In Wisconsin Can Be Found In The Town Of Green Bay
By Ben Jones|Published February 28, 2022
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
Lambeau Field is not the only impressive landmark in Titletown. On the North Side of Green Bay, there’s a bridge that’s simply incredible. The Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge carries thousands of cars daily on a trip high above the city; it’s an incredible bridge with some fantastic vistas. Here’s what you need to know about the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge, the tallest and most impressive bridge in Wisconsin:
The bridge was built back in 1981 – it spans the mouth of the Fox River, where it empties into the waters of Green Bay. It was originally called the Tower Drive Bridge, but in 2001 it was renamed after Leo Frigo, a Green Bay civic leader and philanthropist.
The bridge is a giant. It’s the tallest in the state, even taller than structures like the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee. It stands 203 feet tall and it’s 1.5 miles long. The longest span is 450 feet.
Substantial traffic moves across the bridge, on Highway 43 - about 35,000 cars daily. There’s 120 feet of clearance below the bridge so large ships can pass through below with ease.
If you’re the driver, be sure to keep your eyes on the road, but the views are incredible. You can see for miles – one side offers a panoramic view of the city, the other has a sweeping view of Green Bay.
The bridge has had a few issues – it sagged in 2013 due to structural issues and it had to be temporarily closed for repairs. The bridge was fixed at a cost of more than $8 million. There also have been some suicide attempts on the bridge - signs with help numbers have been posted.
The bridge offers beautiful views year-round, but as on all Wisconsin roads and bridges, watch the weather: the bridge can get icy in the winter and it sometimes can become obscured by fog. The Green Bay Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has information on more Green Bay attractions, and if you’re into architecture, here’s another remarkable Wisconsin bridge you should visit!
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