What is the Mackinac Bridge?
Q: What is the Mackinac Bridge?
A: The Mackinac Bridge is a suspension bridge in Michigan that connects the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
Q: How long is the Mackinac Bridge?
A: The Mackinac Bridge is 5 miles (8 kilometers) long.
Q: What highway does the Mackinac Bridge carry?
A: The Mackinac Bridge carries the four-lane interstate highway, Interstate 75.
Q: How was the Mackinac Bridge constructed?
A: The Mackinac Bridge was built by the state of Michigan and is made of steel and concrete. It hangs from wires that run down from two huge, curved cables.
Q: Does the Mackinac Bridge have a toll for motor vehicles?
A: Yes, the government agency that runs the Mackinac Bridge charges motor vehicles a toll to drive over it. In 2020, the toll was $4.00 for an automobile.
Q: What is significant about the location where the Mackinac Bridge passes over?
A: The Mackinac Bridge passes over a strait of water that connects two Great Lakes, Lake Michigan (to the west of the bridge) and Lake Huron (to the east).
Q: When was the Mackinac Bridge opened and what effect did it have on the region?
A: The Mackinac Bridge was opened in 1957 and it started a major economic boom in northern Michigan as tourists drove from all over North America to see the bridge, the Great Lakes, and the northern forests.
