[tpmintx]

It has been many years since I was in northern Michigan. 1300 miles from where I live now. Not likely to be back any time soon. Beautiful area nonetheless.

I read the wiki page. One accident was a Yugo that was blown over the side by a gust from below the open deck part of the bridge. One more reason to stick with the GMC 2500 Diesel that I currently drive. Much less susceptibility to the wind.

[cripplecreek]

One accident was a Yugo that was blown over the side by a gust from below the open deck part of the bridge.

Last time I crossed there were 35mph gusts and they had the speed limit down to around 25mph.

The open deck is a necessity that came as a result of the galloping bridge in Washington state that collapsed in the 40s.

The Mackinaw bridge is definitely one of America's top 5 engineering/construction accomplishments. Its one that doesn't get the appreciation it deserves because it almost has to be your destination in order to see it. From anywhere north of Lansing Michigan, the northern route to Wisconsin is really the faster route.