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What type of expansion joints are used on the Mackinac Bridge? How many?

Posted on October 14th, 2016

Answer:
There are two large finger joints at the towers to accommodate all the expansion of the suspended spans. There are 11 smaller finger joints and 5 sliding joints across the Mackinac Bridge. In addition, there are 13 expansion joints for the south viaduct spans – one for each of these simple spans. This ad… Read More

What if I am not comfortable about driving across the bridge?

Posted on October 14th, 2016

Answer:

Availability	24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Cost for service	$10, plus the appropriate toll for the vehicle driven
To request from the north side	Request the service from inside the administration building.
To request from the south side	Pull over on the wide shoulder just north of exit 339 near the booth and call

How can my bicycle group get across the Mackinac Bridge?

Posted on October 14th, 2016

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) offers a bicycle transport service for riders and their bicycles, available 24 hours a day, seven days each week. The charge for this service is $15, which includes transportation for the rider and their bicycle. Masks are welcome, but not required, in MBA vehicles. No passenger… Read More

Can I carry a banner or flag during the Annual Bridge Walk?

Posted on October 14th, 2016

Answer:
For safety reasons, we do not allow banners, flags, umbrellas, or signs. We ask that you exercise good judgement for the safety of all who participate in this family orientated event.… Read More

I am doing a report about the Mackinac Bridge. Where can I get more information?

Posted on October 12th, 2016

All of the general information that we formerly sent out by mail has been placed on our web site for your convenience. Please browse through our various menu items such as facts and figures, the photo gallery and the history pages. You are welcome to download pictures from our web site to use in your report.… Read More

What does the word “Mackinac” stand for?

Posted on October 12th, 2016

Answer:
Mackinac is Canadian French, short for Michilimackinac, from early Ojibwa “Missilimaahkinaank” which means “at the territory of the Mishinimaki”. The Mishinimaki was an extinct division of the Ojibwa formerly living in this region.… Read More

What is the proper pronunciation of the word “Mackinac”?

Posted on October 12th, 2016

Answer:
The French pronounced it “aw” but spelled it “ac”. The British heard it pronounced “aw” so they spelled it that way. Whichever way you see it spelled, it is always pronounced “aw”.… Read More