Shareholder Report |
12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2025
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Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Document Type | N-CSR |
Amendment Flag | false |
Registrant Name | BRIDGEWAY FUNDS INC |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000916006 |
Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2025 |
C000012182 | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Aggressive Investors 1 |
Class Name | Aggressive Investors 1 |
Trading Symbol | BRAGX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Bridgeway Aggressive Investors 1 Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Annual Shareholder Report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-661-3550. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Additional Information Website | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 97 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.86% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Performance data represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. |
AssetsNet | $ 210,787,715 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 102 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,163,706 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 61.00% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | |
Holdings [Text Block] | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Updated Prospectus Email Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">funds@bridgeway.com</span> |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com</span> |
C000012186 | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Ultra-Small Company |
Class Name | Ultra-Small Company |
Trading Symbol | BRUSX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Annual Shareholder Report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-661-3550. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Additional Information Website | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 133 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.21% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Performance data represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. |
AssetsNet | $ 86,550,861 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 204 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 762,396 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 65.00% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | |
Holdings [Text Block] | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Updated Prospectus Email Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">funds@bridgeway.com</span> |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com</span> |
C000012187 | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Ultra-Small Company Market |
Class Name | Ultra-Small Company Market |
Trading Symbol | BRSIX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Market Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Annual Shareholder Report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-661-3550. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Additional Information Website | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 80 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.75% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Performance data represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. |
AssetsNet | $ 106,494,751 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 511 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 632,605 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 39.00% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | |
Holdings [Text Block] | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Updated Prospectus Email Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">funds@bridgeway.com</span> |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com</span> |
C000012190 | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small-Cap Value |
Class Name | Small-Cap Value |
Trading Symbol | BRSVX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Bridgeway Small-Cap Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Annual Shareholder Report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-661-3550. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Additional Information Website | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 90 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.90% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Performance data represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. |
AssetsNet | $ 352,177,272 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 140 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,896,114 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 63.00% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | |
Holdings [Text Block] | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Updated Prospectus Email Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">funds@bridgeway.com</span> |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com</span> |
C000103073 | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Omni Small-Cap Value |
Class Name | Omni Small-Cap Value |
Trading Symbol | BOSVX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Annual Shareholder Report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-661-3550. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Additional Information Website | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 47 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.47% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Performance data represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. |
AssetsNet | $ 1,073,427,049 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 602 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 3,295,629 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 31.00% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | |
Holdings [Text Block] | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Updated Prospectus Email Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">funds@bridgeway.com</span> |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com</span> |
C000254224 | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Global Opportunities Fund |
Class Name | Global Opportunities |
Trading Symbol | BRGOX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Bridgeway Global Opportunities Fund for the period of October 15, 2024 to June 30, 2025. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Annual Shareholder Report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-661-3550. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Additional Information Website | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com/resources/fund-documents</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 109 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.50% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Performance data represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | |
AssetsNet | $ 31,580,582 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 60,386 |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | |
Holdings [Text Block] | |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-661-3550 |
Updated Prospectus Email Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">funds@bridgeway.com</span> |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 12.8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.bridgewayfunds.com</span> |