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Carrying four lanes of traffic, the "Mighty Mac" is 26,372 feet (8,038 meters) in length, and allows an average of 11,600 crossings per day.

The toll fee is less expensive than ferry service.

It keeps painters employed, as it takes seven years to completely paint.

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