Driving across the Mackinac Bridge - Michigan
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- The Mackinac Bridge is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world. The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. The total length of the Mackinac Bridge is 26,372 feet. The length of the suspension bridge (including anchorages) is 8,614 feet. The length from cable bent pier to cable bent pier is 7,400 feet. The length of the main span (between towers) is 3,800 feet. It cost $4.00 for a standard passenger vehicle to cross. It is also a section of Interstate 75.The bridge crosses the Mackinac Strait linking the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Michigan.02
i'm in 3rd grade and this is GOOD stuff, and educational because i was told to do this by my teacher
What exactly did your teacher tell you to do ?
I'm old enough that I remember when the bridge was being built.
Why does the screenshot for this video look like the bridge goes directly into the water?
+theheidis If you look closely you can see the edge of the shoreline and the bridge looks to me like it comes down at that point (to the shore).
Because it will in your dreams. It does in mine anyway LOL
I've made that passage many times in both directions, and it never gets old. The thrill of the first glimpse of the towers, still miles away, watching them grow bigger, until you cross over the end of one of the cable anchor foundations... then the view from the bridge as you cross it... is that a freighter over there?!?!?
If you don't get even a tingle the first time you cross the bridge..... You have my deepest sympathies.
Very poetic and creative description of the crossing :-) It is also very beautiful at night. We've only been across it once but look forward to the day when we can do it again.
the best advice for driving across the bridge is to concentrate on the road in front of you and not to look over the side to see how high you are
I live very close to Lake Superior and it is the only great lake I have ever seen. I'm sure I would be terrified on this bridge
I live in the Northern Mitten, not far from the Bridge. We were north of Ontonagon last year camping and met a man who never left the Yoop except for the time he briefly lived in Missouri. He had never even been over the Bridge let alone that far east!! To me that was crazy to hear because I've lived in Michigan my whole life and absolutely love the Yoop and even more, Lake Superior.
Nice, My Grandfather worked on tower 2 when it was built
Raymond Heuer
I'm always amazed at the fantastic civil engineering feats we are capable of. It's definitely a very famous bridge, culturally and historically :-)
nice work he done :-)
Wow ! My uncle in Cheboygan mixed cement while they built it. Joe Schley was his name. Living in Georgia now. Dont get up there much anymore. Nice meeting you
Take a look at my video of the Mackinac bridge!
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Home state of Michigan. I remember, as I got older, when growing up, i went from being super excited about approaching/going across "The Bridge", to being terrified!
I've been across taller bridges that are much scarier :-) I guess crossing in nice weather is more relaxing that crossing in bad weather :-)
Take a look at my video of the Mackinac bridge!
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I love going across the Big Mac Bridge ! It's even better walking across on the annual Labor Day WALK! WHAT A FABULOUS VIEW on a sunny day !!!
I went on the mackinac bridge yesterday I take back everything I said .we left at night an it had LITGHTS !! It was awesome
I'm always amazed at the marvels of man's ingenuity :-)
That looks terrifying.😢
Many people have issues with bridges like this :-) I've been across more dramatic ones than this so this one didn't bother us at all :-)
It's in my dreams. I might go for my birthday.
Hate high bridges
It was the first time I drove on it but after making frequent trips to the UP it's not so bad. If you want to see terrifying, go over the Lake Ponchatrain causeway. It's not terrifying in a height sense but it's the fact that you drive about 2 feet over the water for miles.
Lived 44 years in Michigan, but sadly, never got to go over that bridge.
@RayMyLoveForever I'm 26, a lifelong Michigan resident, and though I've seen the bridge in person, I've never crossed it to my knowledge.
It's scary. There are ridges in the passing lane that toss your vehicle around.
How long does it take to drive over this ?
Yikes yikes yikes 😬😳😅😕
One would definitely need a stiff drink after completing this task.
I still remember as a kid when the wind was blamed for causing Leslie Ann Pluhar’s car to blow off the bridge and into the water😢
I have been over the bridge many times. We were there when they pulled the lady in her car with baby out of the water below .I think when she hit the low railing it catapulted her over the higher green railing.
great choice of music thanks for the video love it
I ben going to the upper peninsula all my life love the bridge
Thank You For Sharing ❤️
I’m 9 and I’ve went over 1000 times
An excellent video - exactly like the drivers perspective., and a very non-annoying soundtrack (horray!) I've lived in Michigan all my life (66 years) and have been over he bridge twice. First time was as a passenger - great fun! Next time was as the driver, and I was terrified - it was what it was. Everyone's reaction is different, I suppose . . .
Thanks for the kind word and for watching. I've been across much taller bridges so it wasn't any big deal for us that day. If it had been really windy, like it can get, then that would have been another matter :-)
Thanks for being in the right lane
If I remember correctly, they were doing a lot of maintenance on the bridge and traffic was forced to the center lanes occasionally.
Love crossing the “Mighty” Mac.
The anticipation of seeing the bridge from afar only adds to the excitement.
This Engineering Marvel Never ceases to amaze!
I always think of the “Mighty” Men who labored to build the bridge to connect a state.
As Tim Allen would say:
“That’s Pure Michigan!”
what two cities are connected by the bridge??
Mackinaw City, Michigan and St. Ignace, Michigan. They're both actually very small villages/towns.
As the car is almost to the land, you can see part of the old fort on the right side. Again, I remember when the archeologists were digging and there was only a temp for wall around the area.
According to Wikipedia the toll for the bridge is $5.00/axle for commercial vehicles. That first semi that passed you (heading the other direction) on the left cost $55.00 (including the trailer).
I loved when i came nice drive going across the water is so blue and beautiful nice view😍😍😍
My father was an Ironworker building this fantastic bridge, and I remember watching it being built from our front yard, and as Mike Rowe said "2nd most beautiful place in the world, behind only Alaska"
You can tell by the comments that this bridge is special to many people. Our time in the area was great but it was one of those above average rainfall springs so we ended up staying in motels when we should have been camping :-)
Hi There 2009 I love it Robert Campbell.
I think about 3-5 dollars.,. not bad
We are going to go over it tomorrow
Tandem flatbed trailer you passed paid $45 in toll to cross the bridge if charged $5/axle.
When we pulled a double axle travel trailer, we were charged by the foot once to take a short hop on a ferry. It was less distance than the bridge here but cost us $80 :-)
I live there i crossed it 1 time it's so cool
Thank you for watching :-)
Glad you were able to experience this!
We enjoyed our time in the area a great deal :-)
next time I'm in the up I'm going over this. Got to the bridge viewing pack on the up side but couldn't force myself to go over it.
think driving is impressive, you can walk across it ...i am not the walking type so driving over it is fun.
@@Vynivas only on Labor Day do they allow you to walk it.
AWESOME BRIDGE !!!! I LOVE MICHIGAN
We were there camping out of the back of our truck in May that year and it rained so much that we were forced to take cover in hotels more than we were accustomed to. The Holiday Inn in Traverse City was $190 a night and that was back in 2013. Due to costs and weather we had to cut our trip short and head home before seeing much of what we had hoped to see. Maybe someday we'll be back and give it a second try :-)
Take a look at my video of the Mackinac bridge!
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I Love you xoxoxo Michigan
Looks like the Golden Gate bridge, but a different color.
Personally, I disagree. I've been across both and have videos of both. They are both very impressive massive structures but they're different type designs. The Golden gate isn't nearly as long either. But I do appreciate you watching the video and commenting so thank you :-)
@@TravelswithYoly the Golden Gate Bridge is more impressive. It’s also 20 years older and has way greater appeal than the Mac.
A bridge that big with no dividers?
Nope. There is a 45 MPH speed limit for several reasons.....
I Ben over
No credits for the music?
This video uses generic royalty free music that I purchased from a company that sells video, photo and background music to the industry. Each song is produced in several durations with additional versions with slight variations of tone and tempo and all in 4 different audio file types . It is mass produced and no actual artists are listed anywhere on the product.
Awesome!
Nice Video. Thank you
Thank you also :-)
It look so much like Golden Gate Bridge.
According to comments below, it's longer than the Golden Gate but I too can see the resemblance.
Nah, the Golden Gate's towers taper, and they have more beams between them. As well the Mackinac has those cutouts in the beams, and of course, it's a white-ish, not red.
The Golden Gate bridge is 746 feet tall. The Mac bridge is only 556 feet tall.
We love Mackinaw. RV there every year
As you can see, we were traveling in our truck with just the ARE topper. All the rain in this area that spring convinced us we should get our first actual RV :-) We're on number 11 now !
@@TravelswithYoly only way to travel. It's great being self sufficient. So many more options
@@chrisludwig9783 That's one of the things we like best about truck campers .... more options :-)
How much was the toll?
+Pepper Schnauzer I'm sorry but it was almost 3 years ago and my memory isn't quite that good :-)
LOL.. your not alone.. I didnt realize to after my post that it was quite old.. but thanks for taking the time to respond.. Really enjoy your channel.
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Thank you for the kind words and glad you're enjoying sharing in our adventures :-)
4 bucks each way. Most locals that frequent the Bridge get a prepaid MacPass sticker which makes it 4 bucks as long as you're back over within 36 hours. It's been $4 for several years now. I remember going over it in the 90s up to the mid 2000s and it being a buck fitty.......
This gives me anxiety just watching guess that trip is getting crossed off my list
Lots of people seem to feel the same as you :-) I've been over higher, scarier bridges personally. The one that spooks me the most is the Chesapeake Bay Tunnel Bridge .... you drive along a bridge for miles and then suddenly the road dips down and goes under the water for 2 miles and then comes back up again. That happens twice before you reach the other side. Kinda fun once you get used to it :-)
It isn't that bad. I'll drive you over when I go up this week!!😂
"The length of the suspension bridge (including anchorages) is 8,614
feet. The length from cable bent pier to cable bent pier is 7,400 feet. "
Which makes that over a mile-maybe a mile and a half (the whole bridge=5 miles long)
longer than the Golden Gate (4200 feet) and Verrazan (4200) between-TOWERS span..!
Sounds like you know your bridges :-)