Bridgeport, Michigan
Bridgeport is a community of 6,884 people in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Why visit Bridgeport
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include State Street Bridge, Bugai Site, Passolt House and Children's Zoo at Celebration Square.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bridgeport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bridgeport
Bridgeport is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The CDP had a population of 6,571 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Bridgeport Township.
From the Wikipedia article Bridgeport, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
State Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bridge in Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Bugai Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Archaeological site located near Bridgeport, Michigan
Passolt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Single-family home in Saginaw, Michigan
Schmidt Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
Schultz and Green Point Sites
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Archaeological sites in Michigan, United States
South Jefferson Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in Saginaw, Michigan
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Saginaw County Fairgrounds Main Gate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
Park · 4.5 mi
Zoo in Saginaw Michigan
Restaurants and cafes13
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.4 mi
6375 Dixie Highway, Bridgeport
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
6345 Dixie Highway, Bridgeport
Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00; Su 09:00-02:00
1 more on the map.
History
The settlement was first known as Cass Bend due to a sharp bend along the Cass River, and a post office named Bridgeport began operating here on October 12, 1836 in the Michigan Territory. The name Bridgeport was derived from the numerous bridges that crossed the river at this point. The post office changed its name to Cass Bridge on January 30, 1864 but was later closed on January 30, 1904. The township itself also had a post office named Bridgeport Centre, which began operating on August 1, 1851. In 1880, this post office was renamed Bridgeport and has remained in operation ever since.
The Bugai Site and Schmidt Site are restricted archaeological sites near Bridgeport. The State Street Bridge is a historic bridge constructed in 1906 across the Cass River. These three locations are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2025, the Candlelite Bowling Alley and Banquet Hall, which had closed due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, burned to the ground. The fire was bad enough to trigger a multi-alarm response from Bridgeport and neighboring fire departments, including from Frankenmuth, Birch Run, and the county seat in Saginaw. The cause of the fire was still under investigation, and was being overseen by the ATF.
From the History section of Bridgeport, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
School · 1.3 mi
3675 Southfield Dr, Saginaw
Healthcare1
Map of Bridgeport
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 11.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saginaw #3 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Saginaw County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Dam/Levee Break)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry W Browne Airport (HYX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Saginaw 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Zilwaukee 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Birch Run 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Montrose 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Bay City 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- St. Charles 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Vassar 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Clio 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Essexville 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Chesaning 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bridgeport, MI post office, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- State Street Bridge in Bridgeport Michigan (Saginaw County), jasontbeck, CC BY-SA 3.0
- State Street Bridge - Bridgeport Michigan, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- S Jefferson Avenue HD NRHP 82002877 Saginaw County, MI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Passolt House NRHP 72000653 Saginaw County, MI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saginaw County Fairgrounds Main Gate 2 - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-156876 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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