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Ambassador Bridge

What is ambassador bridge?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Type International suspension bridge[2]
Connects Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario[2]
Crosses Detroit River[2]
Opened November 15, 1929[3]
Total length 7,490 feet[1]

The Ambassador Bridge is an international suspension bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, across the Detroit River. It opened in 1929 and is a major toll bridge for trade between the U.S. and Canada.

Context

The Ambassador Bridge is a privately owned suspension bridge that has connected Detroit and Windsor since 1929 [3]. It spans the Detroit River and carries a significant share of trade between the U.S. and Canada [2]. At its opening, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world [1]. Today, it remains a vital toll crossing for both passenger and commercial traffic [4].

Documented claims

  • It is one of North America's busiest international border crossings for traffic and trade. [2]
  • About one quarter of all U.S.-Canada trade passes through this crossing. [2]
  • It was the longest suspension bridge in the world when built. [1]
  • The bridge is privately owned and operated. [4]

Questions and answers

Is the Ambassador Bridge privately owned?

Yes, the Ambassador Bridge is privately owned and operated by the Ambassador Bridge entity [4].

How long is the Ambassador Bridge?

The total length of the Ambassador Bridge is 7,490 feet [1].

When did the Ambassador Bridge open?

The bridge opened on November 15, 1929 [3].

Sources

  1. Ambassador Bridge records, 1927-1930 - Finding Aids — findingaids.lib.umich.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Bridge Facts — ambassadorbridge.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Ambassador Bridge — detroithistorical.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Ambassador Bridge — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places