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Google reviewers rate the landmark 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 224 reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Visitors frequently describe the bridge as a humorous local attraction that serves as a deterrent for oversized vehicles, often sharing anecdotes about trucks being damaged or removed. While many praise its iconic status and entertainment value for drivers, low-star comments criticize the lack of preventive infrastructure, suggesting that swinging metal poles should be installed ahead of the bridge to stop vehicles before impact.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
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“From one “muncher” to another, Pepper says Penny gets 5 stars!”
“Always nice to hear about Penny getting another meal.”
“It demonstrates the integrity of how structures should be built today - to last.”
“Very efficient at being a bridge as well as drive thru semi convertible modifier.”
“Keep up the good work!”
“I was with my truck-driving friend, and he rolled his eyes in annoyance, explaining how this bridge caused him to reroute.”
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Why not just put a 12' high Swinging metal pole about 100 yards in front of either side of the bridge??
Penny The Truck-Eating Bridge makes me laugh every time... amazing that this bridge has such a great fan base!
April 14th 2026 - went for a bike ride and snapped a picture on the bridge with big penny. Little did I know that ride would be one of the last times I would see penny alive. April 24th 2026, another ride and penny's face was cruely removed. I have heard the news lately that it is possible that penny be reborne…
What can I say it's a cryptid doing a community service by getting drivers who can't read off the road.
Cultural landmark in Lansing, Michigan! This bridge, located near Potter Park Zoo, claims several vehicles every year, despite warnings and YEARS of destruction! Penny does not descriminate and will eat ANYTHING over 12 ft tall! If you can 100% say your vehicle is shorter than Penny, don't even try, you WILL fail!…
Penny has no taste for large SUVs like mine. Not even a nibble. She has very discerning taste.
4.9 ★★★★★ 224 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Why not just put a 12' high Swinging metal pole about 100 yards in front of either side of the bridge??
Penny The Truck-Eating Bridge makes me laugh every time... amazing that this bridge has such a great fan base!
The best-selling bridge in Lansing
April 14th 2026 - went for a bike ride and snapped a picture on the bridge with big penny. Little did I know that ride would be one of the last times I would see penny alive. April 24th 2026, another ride and penny's face was cruely removed. I have heard the news lately that it is possible that penny be reborne under conditions and I'm sure we all can agree that would be the best case. Please let penny live again and help us eat the trucks that disrespect the law of height.
What can I say it's a cryptid doing a community service by getting drivers who can't read off the road.
Magnificent
Cultural landmark in Lansing, Michigan! This bridge, located near Potter Park Zoo, claims several vehicles every year, despite warnings and YEARS of destruction! Penny does not descriminate and will eat ANYTHING over 12 ft tall! If you can 100% say your vehicle is shorter than Penny, don't even try, you WILL fail! Otherwise fun to sit back and watch! Visit Penny during your next trip to Lansing!
This Penny will always be in circulation
Penny has no taste for large SUVs like mine. Not even a nibble. She has very discerning taste.
The Grand Trunk Railroad bridge is iconic infrastructure built in 1928 with heavy steel encased in thick concrete, stronger than any cheaper passenger vehicle. This bridge cannot be raised any higher because trains would not be able to climb; while Pennsylvania cannot be lowered or the Red Cedar River will flood the roadway (a pump station already exists between the bridge and river to keep water off the road). But it still flood during a major storm's rainfall.
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