At the north end of town are double bridges crossing Cow Bayou on Highway 87 and a smaller steel bridge on East Roundbunch at the east entrance of the community. The 1990 census proves that point. The 2003 estimated population within a 3 mile radius is 12,217. Sitting between Cow Bayou, Sabine Lake and the Neches River, it has access to both the Port of Orange and the Port of Port Arthur, Sabine River and the Intracoastal Canal. The marketing area of 5 mile radius is 15,621residents.
Bridge City is located in Orange County with the city of Orange as the county seat.
Bridge City is a full service city and has its goals set to give every citizen personalized service. There are 5.69 square miles within the city limits with 359 square miles within Orange County. Master plans, which were drawn up in the early days of incorporation, have in most cases been surpassed. In 1993 the city implemented a unified development code. The department operates with eight police cruisers, and all the equipment necessary to carry on their tasks.