Mackinac Bridge, Suspension bridge between St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, United States.
The Mackinac Bridge spans 8,038 meters across the Straits of Mackinac, with steel towers reaching 168 meters and a main span of 1,158 meters.
The construction of this engineering marvel began in the 1950s after decades of planning, with the official opening taking place on November 1, 1957.
The annual Labor Day Bridge Walk allows thousands of participants to cross the structure on foot, creating lasting connections between Michigan's peninsulas.
The bridge carries Interstate 75 across four traffic lanes, serving approximately 11,600 vehicles daily between Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas.
Five construction workers lost their lives during the three-and-a-half-year building period, which required extensive engineering solutions for strong winds and deep waters.
Location: Michigan
Inception: November 1, 1957
Official opening: November 1, 1957
Height: 168 m
Length: 8,038 m
Longest Span: 1,158 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 45.81600,-84.72700
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
Michigan features historical sites and natural areas with lighthouses, waterfalls, and sand beaches. The region presents geological formations, old forests, and industrial monuments. The landscape includes lakes, cliffs, and dunes, while historical buildings document the state's development.
Mackinac Island
9 km
Grand Hotel
8.8 km
Fort Michilimackinac
3.3 km
Mackinac Bridge Walk
679 m
Devil's Kitchen
7.9 km
Father Marquette National Memorial
4 km
Biddle House
9.1 km
Round Island Light
8.9 km
Fort Michilimackinac State Park
3.3 km
Wawatam Lighthouse
5.6 km
Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Preserve
1.7 km
The Headlands
5.7 km
Straits State Park
4.1 km
McGulpin Point Light
4.8 km
St. Anthony's Rock
5.8 km
St. Ignace Mission
6.2 km
Mama Mia's Pizza
3.8 km
John Chambers House
5.7 km
Forrest J. Stimpson House
3.2 km
Gros Cap Archaeological District
8 km
Marquette Street Archaeological District
5.7 km
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
9 km
Old Mackinac Point Light
3.2 km
The Wacky Taxidermy and Miniatures Museum
4 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum
3.8 km
Michigan State Ferry System Historical Marker
4.2 km
Gros Cap and Saint Helena Island Historical Marker
8.6 km
Mackinaw City Historical Marker
3.9 kmReviews
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