The Mackinac Bridge Authority is back with unique Mighty Mac memorabilia available for purchase: small pieces of vintage steel grating from the deck of Mackinac Bridge.
The famous suspension bridge connecting Mackinaw City and St. Ignace opened in 1957 but these little take-home treasures weren't sold until 2021. Now, these steel grate pieces go on sale every couple of months, with the last purchase period in August 2023. Steel Grating Weight Metric
The size of the pieces ranges between 5-inches-by-8 inches and 5-inches-by-11 inches. Additionally, they may exhibit rust or have traces of lead paint, requiring customers to sign a liability disclaimer.
The grating costs $20 apiece with customers limited to buying up to three pieces per person.
Galvanized Steel Catwalk To purchase grating pieces, customers must visit the Mackinac Bridge Authority administration building, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, next to the toll booths near the Mackinac Bridge. Grating pieces will not be sold online, shipped, reserved, or held for sale.