![]() ![]() Fortunately, as this COVID-19 pandemic continues to come under control, there has been a significant increase in bridge traffic and resulting increased bridge toll revenue. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has reported that bridge traffic and revenue declined dramatically in May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, recently reported that 476,110 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of June 2021. The following information will give us some perspective on the amazing current high volume of Mackinac Bridge traffic. Approximately 3 1/2 years later, the bridge was opened to traffic on November 1, 1957. Construction was then begun on May 7, 1954. Steinman was hired to serve as the chief engineer to head up this monumental project. On April 30, 1952, financing and construction was authorized by the Michigan Legislature. These engineers submitted their engineering report in January, 1951. The original Mackinac Bridge Authority was appointed and three bridge engineers were initially retained in June, 1950. This allows the large ships to pass under the bridge at this center location between the two towers. The height of the base of the bridge above the water at its highest point in the middle of the bridge is 155 feet. The depth of the water at the middle of the bridge is 295 feet. The two towers that hold the huge bridge cables rise more than 550 feet above the surface of the water. The Mackinac Bridge has a total length of just over 5 miles. You can also review the Mackinac Bridge history, upcoming Mackinac Bridge events, bridge tolls, current weather conditions, and much more. In addition to learning much about the Mackinac Bridge, you can also check current conditions on the bridge. ![]() The Mackinac Bridge Authority, referred to as the MBA, has an excellent public website at that is a very informative resource to learn more about this great bridge. ![]()
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