Michigan's Zilwaukee Drawbridge Struck by Freighter in 1967
October 1967, the J.F. Schoellkopf Jr. collides with the Zilwaukee Drawbridge, causing days of shutdown. Read how this crash led to the modern Zilwaukee Bridge.
zilwaukee
The Least Populated Towns That Still Exist in Michigan
Below are the 10 lowest populated cities in Michigan and how many people lived in them according to the census that was taken in 2021
Plan Ahead: Should We Charge Tolls On Famous Zilwaukee Bridge?
The Zilwaukee Bridge is a little sister to the Mighty Mac. At nearly 40 years in service, we should start planning for future maintenance.
Michigan Pranked Settlers in 1854 with Zilwaukee
Did you know that Michigan named a city Zilwaukee in an attempt to trick settlers into thinking it was a major city?
These People are Walking Inside One of Michigan’s Most Iconic Bridges
Imagine being a Michigan Department of Transportation worker and having tons of vehicle traffic just over your head as you work. That's the experience for these MDOT crews who perform maintenance inside the Zilwaukee Bridge.