The Mackinac Bridge (/ ˈmækənɔː / MAK-ə-naw; also referred to as the Mighty Mac or Big Mac) [4] is a suspension bridge that connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. It spans the Straits of Mackinac, a body of water connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, two of the Great Lakes.

The Mackinac Bridge is currently the seventh-longest suspension bridge in the world by total suspended length, and the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. The bridge opened to traffic on November 1, 1957. The following facts and figures are quoted from David Steinman’s book “Miracle Bridge at Mackinac”.

On November 1, 1957, the Mackinac Bridge officially opened to traffic, marking a monumental achievement in engineering despite the many challenges posed by the turbulent Straits of Mackinac. Spanning an impressive 26,372 feet, this iconic bridge connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas and stands as a testament to human ingenuity and ...

Apr 20, 2012 · Video of the Mackinac Bridge opening in 1957, narrated by Justice G.M. Williams, Michigan Governor from 1949-1960.

The bridge opened to traffic on November 1, 1957 according to schedule, despite the many hazards of marine construction over the turbulent Straits of Mackinac. The last of the Mackinac Bridge bonds were retired July 1, 1986.

Constructing the Mackinac Bridge took 48 months, 3,500 workers, 895,000 blueprints & structural drawings, 71,300 tons of structural steel, 931,000 tons of concrete, 42,000 miles of cable wire, 4,851,700 steel rivets, 1,016,600 steel bolts and 99,800,000 dollars. It opened on November 1, 1957, prior to final completion.

Nov 1, 2022 · IGNACE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Sixty-five years ago, the Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957. Construction on the 5-mile bridge began on May 7, 1954, according to the...

Oct 13, 2023 · Michigan’s famed five-mile Mackinac Bridge opened to automobile traffic on Friday, November 1, 1957 — 60 years ago! The list of facts and figures related to the “Mighty Mac” are nearly as long as the structure is itself.

Nov 1, 2017 · – It may seem like the Mackinac Bridge has always been there, connecting Michigan's two peninsulas - but in fact, just 61 years ago, the bridge was nothing more than an idea. The "Mighty Mac"...

The Mackinac Bridge is one of the world’s most beautiful bridges and truly something to see! The bridge was designed by the great engineer David B. Steinman and opened on November 1, 1957. The structure took 48 months to complete with over 3, 500 workers and $99,800,000 dollars.