The "Mighty Mac" as it is often called is the world's Longest Supension Bridge. 8,344 feet of cable anchorage to cable anchorage. There were more problems and more obstacles which were overcome while building the Mackinac Bridge that compared to any other project. Today the Bridge continues to be safe and remain very beautiful. There are 33 marine foundations which support the 4 mile long interrupted steel superstructure. All piers rest on bedrock. the two huge tower foundations penetrate more than 200 feet below the water and were also built out of the water with boats, barges, and ships which carried the men and machines and other needed materials. Back in 1884 till November 1, 1957 it was known as the "Bridge that could never be built". On that day of November 1, 1957 the Upper and Lower Pennisulas were connected for good.

 

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