Posted in Wisconsin January 14, 2021 by

One Of The Most Haunted Bridges In Wisconsin, Bloody Bride Bridge Has Been Around For Years

Do you believe in the paranormal? That spirits linger long after bodies have passed? Even if you’re a bit skeptical of the paranormal, you’ve likely heard some of the many haunted tales in Wisconsin. One, in particular, may be worth checking out. Here’s the story of Bloody Bride Bridge, said to be the most haunted bridge in Wisconsin.

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Bloody Bride Bridge isn’t, of course, the official name of this said-to-be haunted bridge in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. However, its moniker does hint as to what drivers can expect.
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Officially known as the Highway 66 Bridge, the bridge sits near Jordan Park and has long been associated with a tragic tale.
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Whether that tale is true or not is really up to each person to decide, but here’s how it goes. Many years ago, a bridge and a groom crossed over the Highway 66 Bridge on their wedding night.
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The couple got into a terrible car accident, killing the bride. (There’s no mention of the groom’s fate, although his spirit has been mentioned in some versions of this tale.)
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Not too long after her death, the distraught bride began to wander back and forth on the bridge, still in her bloody wedding gown. Some say she’s most easily seen on rainy nights.
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However, that’s just the beginning of the tale. The legend says that a police officer, driving over the bridge, accidentally hit the distraught woman in the middle of the road. He got out of the car to check on her, and…
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She was gone. He returned to the car to find her in the backseat. Others, over the years, have told similar tales.
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Even if you don’t see the distraught and bloodied bride, you may still feel a bit uneasy. It’s not uncommon for drivers to see a ghostly fog and even out-of-place rock formations on the bridge.
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Have you ever driven over Bloody Bride Bridge, the most haunted bridge in Wisconsin? Did you experience anything strange? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of urban legends, you’ll definitely want to learn more about these eight Wisconsin urban legends.

Address: Stevens Point, WI, USA