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Ambassador Bridge

The Ambassador Bridge connects Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. The bridge was the longest in the world when it was completed in 1929 - 1850 feet long in its central span. The total bridge length is 7500 feet and the roadway rises 152 feet above the Detroit River. It is the busiest international border crossing in North America and more than 25% of all merchandise trade between the U.S.A and Canada crosses the bridge.