Which suspension bridge in Michigan connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas?

Which suspension bridge in Michigan connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas? Mackinac Bridge is the correct answer.

Mackinac Bridge spans the Straits of Mackinac, linking Michigan’s Upper Peninsula near St. Ignace with the Lower Peninsula near Mackinaw City. The straits connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, making the bridge a crucial route across the Great Lakes.

The bridge was designed by engineer David B. Steinman and opened on November 1, 1957. Before its construction, ferries carried vehicles and passengers between the two peninsulas, but winter ice and heavy traffic made a permanent crossing highly desirable.

Nicknamed the “Mighty Mac,” the bridge is about 26,372 feet long overall, with a 3,800-foot main span. It carries Interstate 75. A common mix-up is with the Golden Gate Bridge: the Golden Gate has a longer main span, while Mackinac Bridge was historically promoted as the longest suspension bridge between anchorages.