 The Cut River Bridge carries US 2 across the Cut River in <unk> Township , Mackinac County . This structure was built during World War II but completion was delayed due to war @-@ induced steel shortages . The span uses <unk> short tons ( <unk> long tons ; <unk> t ) of structural steel to bridge the <unk> feet ( 195 m ) over the river and its <unk> at a height of 147 feet ( 45 m ) above the river . The Cut River Bridge is one of only two <unk> deck <unk> bridges in the state . On either side of the bridge , there are picnic areas and trails down to the river . 
