Posted in Wisconsin Haunted September 01, 2022 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.

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.

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What are some other ghost stories about Wisconsin?

Gather 'round the campfire, Wisconsinites, because we have some truly spine-tingling ghost stories about Wisconsin that you'll want to hear! One is the legend of the Rhinelander Hodag. According to the story, a Wisconsin man caught one of these unruly creatures in the 1890s and more of them roam in Rhinelander. The hodag is a tortured beast, aware he is ugly and spends lots of time crying about it. If a hodag is coming after you, be aware that only three things will apparently kill it: chloroform, dynamite, and lemons. So stock up!

Another notorious beast known to call the Dairy State home is none other than the Abominable Snowman himself. The year was 1998, and two teenagers were walking along when they heard a terrifying scream. When they realized the creature was in pursuit, they began running as quickly as they can. Apparently, one of the boy's mothers corroborated the report and said she heard a very odd sound, saying it sounded like a train was coming by.

What's the most haunted town in Wisconsin?

While there are hauntings and spooky sightings all over the Badger State, Milwaukee is, hands down, the most haunted city in Wisconsin. Why? Because of the insanely high concentration of ghost sightings, stories, and paranormal activity within its city limits! One haunted place in Milwaukee is The Pfister Hotel. Ghosts have supposedly tortured guests here for over a decade -- but the hauntings go deeper than that. Charles Pfister, for whom the hotel is named, is said to roam the hotel. People have reported seeing other ghosts and experiencing other strange occurrences like feeling super cold or hearing creaky floors.

Think a walk in the park is, well, a walk in the park? Not in Milwaukee. The Seven Bridges Trail, and more broadly, Grant Park, is totally haunted. The bridge entering the park says "Enter this wild wood and view the haunts of nature." Many people over the years have killed themselves on this bridge. Looking down on the ravine from the bridge, people report seeing an almost sparkly substance and they report glowing lights, voices, and occasionally, a human screaming.

Finally, if you're still up for more ghost sightings when you visit Milwaukee, head to North Point Lighthouse. This lighthouse was originally built in 1855, and it is in one of Milwaukee's oldest public parks. Lots of strange activity has been reported here. There have been reports of children screaming when children are nowhere around. There are also cold spots and a general feeling of being unwelcome. Shiver.