This is the Mackinac Bridge, it links the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the Lower Peninsula. The Mackinac Bridge is just a skip and a jump from my house, as a matter of fact, if my house had a third story I would be able to see the bridge from there.
The Mackinac Bridge is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge construction started May 7, 1954. The bridge opened to traffic on November 1, 1957. The Mackinac Bridge is 5 miles long and the height of the main towers above water is 552 feet, also the height of the roadway above water at midspan is 199 feet. The bridge as of this month has been open to traffic for 50 years and there was a celebration held in July with parades and lots of beautiful fireworks among other fun events. One must see the bridge in person to totally appreciate it's beauty.
2 comments:
Hello CL, You do a nice job of presenting that amazing structure. I've been on it once and remember the moments vividly.
I think you are lucky to be living up in what I consider God's country.
welcome to world of dp - I've discovered you too late to add this to my 144 bridge links on Hyde DP but I look forward to see more from you in the coming weeks.
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