Going West from Kent Island towards Annapolis, Maryland. The official name is William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge and opened to the public in 1952.
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@sorryforthings723 жыл бұрын
“Oh honey we’re speeding!” That was priceless
@1markfox3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video
@TS-wp3wt3 жыл бұрын
I would tell her to shut it…
@brotherdodger85453 жыл бұрын
@@TS-wp3wt you and me both
@djdavis4203 жыл бұрын
With that adorable accent
@1markfox3 жыл бұрын
She's a Peach!
@teamjay28376 жыл бұрын
Love that bridge. It's actually 5 different bridge types. The first one that she says is a suspension bridge is actually a through-truss cantilever span. Thanks for posting your crossing.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video.
@kencarpenter93553 жыл бұрын
I was on this bridge on 3/12/2021,and its totally been refurbished.this 5 year old video is archaic! And by the way,there's a wonderful place called fisherman's inn on the other side 😀!
@s.mcdonald24342 жыл бұрын
I have been a cross that bridge several times, enjoyed it!
@larrysmith33742 жыл бұрын
Many many years ago (more than 50) sometimes during the summer when the traffic was backed up in one direction - they would stop traffic in one direction and reverse the flow on those lanes. At that time there were bridge sections that were two-lane, two way. When they would get the traffic stopped in the one direction, a police officer would drive down the closed lane standing on the saddle of his Harley (doing about 50 mph) and wave you into the lane behind him to show that it was ok to use both lanes in the one direction. I can still recall that cop standing in that saddle. That, to me was one of the most impressive things that I’d seen.
@sludge41256 жыл бұрын
Okay, some are confused. This IS the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It’s not to be confused with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
@marccolten98016 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I thought it was the other one. If she was so scared of a bridge imagine her driving on one with two tunnels.
@sludge41256 жыл бұрын
Actually, according to Mark, the official name is William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge and opened to the public in 1952. Many roads and bridges, etc, have "official" names, and are called a common name that makes more sense. :)
@teresashaffer11896 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
She was afraid just riding across it, but not so afraid that she couldn't run her mouth. Thank you for watching our video.
@evastephenson24936 жыл бұрын
Thank God you clarified that. Lol. I thought I was going nuts. I was like...wait. I know it's a lot longer than that! Thought I was having a Mandela effect moment for a sec 🤣
@jerallovesyou3 жыл бұрын
My favorite drive in the whole country is across this bridge!!! So many happy family travel memories came back with this video!! Thank you!!!
@Terryrouge4273 жыл бұрын
One hasn’t experienced true fear until you’ve crossed through lake Charles on i10. That bridge has and never will be up to code
@deuteronomy033 жыл бұрын
That is definitely a scarier experience. Taking a chance everytime someone goes over it.
@josephlansberry7372 жыл бұрын
I do remember that bridge. It was 1969. But, I don’t remember anything scary about it. Are the crossed pistols still there? I do remember towing a travel trailer over the CBB East bound in the wind & that was scary. Doesn’t the East bound have open grates in the central lane.
@kyle-4092 жыл бұрын
im in orange texas. i hate going to lake charles. roads are so bad
@Kumi123412 жыл бұрын
So I didn’t know where that was so I Google mapped it, just seeing the pictures makes me nervous! It’s so rusted and so squished down!
@cessna295sp2 жыл бұрын
@@josephlansberry737 yes they are still there. That bridge is crazy steep. Very neat bridge though.
@Luckyduck821803 жыл бұрын
We used to take this bridge to ocean city but my mom always had panic attacks going over. I am terrified of heights and the low side barriers freak me out
@dianamcfarland19972 жыл бұрын
ME TOO! I DO NOT LIKE THIS BRIDGE...THIS WOMAN SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON HER DRIVING... I WAS JUST CROSSING THE BAY BRIDE TWO DAYS AGO, I WAS SO AFRAID THE ENTIRE TIME. THIS IS SERIOUS!
@Slaythehippies6 ай бұрын
@@dianamcfarland1997the woman filming is passenger.
@geraldgreen53716 жыл бұрын
You definitely don't want to be on the bridge in bad weather!!!
@robertl.fallin70626 жыл бұрын
Me and a thunderstorm with 60mph wind gusts met near the top of the West bound side.. I could not see ten feet ahead! The longest three minute of my life!
@jjwarrior03225 жыл бұрын
Gerald Green they generally close it for bad weather
@jjwarrior03225 жыл бұрын
I live about 10-15 mins away from it
@DelmarvaRailProductions4 жыл бұрын
That was me dealing with that last night. Had to deal with it from DC to my home in Southern Delaware. Couldn't see a thing in front of me.
@123ertr4 жыл бұрын
I DROVE AN ISUZU BOX TRUCK WITH BAD WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON THE WEST BOUND AND I WAS SHAKING AND TALKING TO MYSELF FOR THE WHOLE 4 MILES . VERY FRIGHTENING
@Kimmiesman243 жыл бұрын
I have been over this in a big truck with high winds. Thats a scary experience 😳
@adriano101236 жыл бұрын
I've rode over this bridge plenty of times as a kid going to Ocean City.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. It's a great bridge and the handful of times I've been over it, there's always been lots of boats to look at.
@nickhill86126 жыл бұрын
So have we. We like OC better than VB .
@dogg75496 жыл бұрын
Same
@nickhill86126 жыл бұрын
@@dogg7549 Cool cool
@dogg75496 жыл бұрын
Nick Hill.thx
@michellereed25353 жыл бұрын
I must have missed the scary part.
@clintfaulkner4463 жыл бұрын
That makes 2 of us
@gromit33153 жыл бұрын
Make it three
@BassandoForte3 жыл бұрын
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@mommygarcia91373 жыл бұрын
I know right ! Still waiting for the scary part !
@fnafvhstapes19833 жыл бұрын
@@BassandoForte gay
@chadwaldron35683 жыл бұрын
Loved it, my wife kept her head down the whole time. She doesn't like heights but will fly in a jet at 30k. Go figure.
@nicholastimperio41333 жыл бұрын
I am afraid of heights but have no problem flying.
@PurpleObscuration3 жыл бұрын
Flying is the safest form of transportation, more people die driving to and from the airport than from plan accidents
@christystewart45673 жыл бұрын
My husband doesn’t like heights either but he took, and enjoyed, flying lessons. But I doubt he’d go up in a hot air balloon.
@wandaminter94212 жыл бұрын
I'm the same. I'm thinking it's because in a plane you still fell like you are "inside", a bridge or any other height situation -even inside a car- feels too open.
@hdng19842 жыл бұрын
@@christystewart4567 Going in a hot air balloon is probably my worst fear 🤢
@steveholton41306 жыл бұрын
What IS Scary is NOT the BRIDGE but IS the DRIVERS on it and ON EVERY MILE of the AMERICAN ROADWAY SYSTEM. sdh in CT where I have been a licensed driver for 55 years
@erichughes87233 жыл бұрын
I drove over that bridge years ago when my nephew graduated from the airforce. Didn't really know how high and long that bridge was until I got on it! It took 5yrs off my life lol 😆only could do 10 miles per hour driving over it.
@ToyManFlyer11003 жыл бұрын
Try the DMB..Delaware Memorial Bridge. I think you might really like that one...
@AllisonHoffman2 жыл бұрын
I would probably had to of been air lifted off 😂
@Tracert-mc1hu2 жыл бұрын
I would be scared for my life if I was on a bridge going 50mph less than everyone else too.
@matthewvecellio68166 жыл бұрын
Try the Mackinac Bridge in the winter...or any time it's slightly windy or just on any day!!!
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. I'm from Michigan, there is nothing better than crossing the Mackinac bridge while listening to Bob Seger.
@mickjones87575 жыл бұрын
Went over it back in 84 on my motorcycle scared the shit out of me !!!!!!!
@skylartipton9095 жыл бұрын
Yah I crossed it on a very windy day!!! Just kept asking myself am I about to drive across this bridge lol....its an awesome bridge
@1markfox5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video.
@IanMumfordSunnyDay5 жыл бұрын
Matthew Vecellio Crossed the Mackinac Bridge in a tiny car in the middle of a snowstorm. Couldn’t see 50 feet in front of me. That was a scary day
@deepyard6 жыл бұрын
On a family vacation around 1970, I remember we were following a truck with an "EXPLOSIVES" placard on its back. When we got close enough to read it, I think everyone freaked. This did really happen, too. That's why I can't forget this bridge, because if the truck went, you would be a paint splatter in a loud noise.
@jamesanthonygreen61705 жыл бұрын
I greatly enjoyed watching this video. My family used to travel on this bridge all the time en route to and from Concord, NC. This bridge actually scared the hell out of some of my relatives.
@1markfox5 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this bridge, but it does scare some people. Thank you for watching.
@larrymbs6 жыл бұрын
Been over this bridge 100+ times and really don't get why it's so scary.
@duonnegreen4073 жыл бұрын
Same here
@di40852 жыл бұрын
Claustrophobic, fear and panic attacks. Fear of heights. Everyone is different.
@bernardhargraves5272 жыл бұрын
Get your eyes checked
@di40852 жыл бұрын
@@bernardhargraves527 What is not scary to some is scary to others. They don't understand. Everyone is different.
@bernardhargraves5272 жыл бұрын
@@di4085 I worked for a company that did bridge inspections. We should all be worried.
@nancywhitty40086 жыл бұрын
I agree. Scariest bridge I ever drove over. However, the bridge authorities will assign someone to drive you and your car over for those who are too scared to do it themselves, and the service is free.
@sandramccoy4915 жыл бұрын
That is awesome as can be.
@nujxad4 жыл бұрын
Why is it so scary?
@sleeplessaquarius4 жыл бұрын
@@nujxad Thats what I was wondering. Doesnt look / seem scary to me at all.
@toyoscio4 жыл бұрын
@@sleeplessaquarius Camera shot was scarier than the bridge LOL
@cristinaalcarazhocker61064 жыл бұрын
Because if you are in an tall SUV, it seems that there is no support in case of a crash I have to cross tomorrow and I'm dying already
@zombiemom67012 жыл бұрын
The wind on the bridge bats your car around. Scary. And years ago the guardrail was even lower and you thought you’d fall into the water.
@JeffreyStrader6 жыл бұрын
I would have been mutilating my trucks steering wheel, not to mention I would have only been doing 10mph.....LOL...........I can NOT stand heights.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. The height isn't so bad, just like when I go skydiving; don't look down!
@garypruitt42896 жыл бұрын
Gotta agree. Watching this made my legs quiver. I have inner ear issues that's my big problem
@rhondaeverett82844 жыл бұрын
"Mutilating..." 😂😂😂 theres a bridge up by Big Sur that is very high up. As a teen i rode with my sister across it, looking down at sharks below we hit thick fog. The bridge is one lane each way and just a short little side rail. My sister came to a stop crying "i cant drive, i cant see anything!" I had pulled my knees up to my face cringing and screaming "if we get rear ended we will get knocked off an theres Sharks down there. Just driiiiiive!!" ...the ten minutes waiting for the fog to clear enough seemed like an eternity. Trust me i dont like heights either an wouldnt blame you if you wound up mutilating your steering wheel. 😂😂😂
@corywagner97333 жыл бұрын
Many truck drivers went off that bridge none ever lived
@Blueknight19603 жыл бұрын
@@rhondaeverett8284 Tell your sister to turn her DL in. She has no business behind the wheel of a vehicle.
@JayDogTitan6 жыл бұрын
I've traveled across the Bay Bridge numerous times going to Ocean City MD and Delaware, No problems here.
@mshotz13 жыл бұрын
Except the occasional drink drive, or moron towing a boat with no safety chains.
@thetastepanel10186 жыл бұрын
This brings back so many memories running back and forth from south to north. Gotta love it.
@chrislovato33622 жыл бұрын
This drive is very scenic! Very nice video.
@jamesmoates92416 жыл бұрын
I've been over that bridge quite a few times and I really don't like it
@td25552 жыл бұрын
I love the Chesapeake Bridge! It’s so high, almost feels like your flying!
@treadhead2 жыл бұрын
O.C. MD. BACK TO PA. , HONDA GOLDWING WITH THE. WIFE . A VERY WINDY AFTERNOON, RIDING ON TO THE HIGHEST PART , WINDS HITTING THE. BIKE , THOSE METAL EXPANSION JOINTS , SHORT GLANCES DOWN , HEAD UP , DONT GLANCE DOWN , RIDING ON , THANK GOD I SEE LAND !!!!!!!!!!!
@judya.shroads82456 жыл бұрын
I lived in Grasonville, Maryland and went on the bridge many a time. It's not scary at all, unless you don't like heights.
@judya.shroads82456 жыл бұрын
@Truth seeker I guess that's a whole new ball game for you. The swaying of the truck would be terrifying. Be safe and take care.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video.
@TD402dd6 жыл бұрын
It's much like the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from Sarasota to St. Petersburg.
@barbkeen12216 жыл бұрын
I also drive a truck and I don't care what the sign says about trucks in right lane only,(WB) I WILL be taking the middle lane and they can give me a ticket. A few years ago, a car ended up tangling with a truck and the truck driver ended up going over the side and dying. I'll stay in the middle!
@myopiniondoesntmatterh90735 жыл бұрын
I don’t like heights, but I’m specifically scared of bridges (I’m also scared of water, so add the height and I’m done), and I had sweaty palms just watching this video. I think there’s a good chance I could pass out if I had to go over that bridge. Even short bridges make me nervous. Completely irrational, but phobias are, by definition, irrational fears.
@bprife6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery. But what is it so scary about this bridge?
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
I've been over this bridge several times and have never found it scary, but many people do. They say it's too long, too high, too windy, and no shoulders. Thank you for watching our video.
@larkt66933 жыл бұрын
The bridges in & around New Orleans too me are the scariest bridges in America ..
@speed88773 жыл бұрын
I’ll drive those any day compared to Bay Bridge in Maryland in getting to Ocean City!
@dolomitefan17673 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yes! I lived in Kenner for 3 years and drove over the Causeway and Huey P Long bridge and they were the scariest. The other bridges I hated going over were the Bonnet Carre Spillway bridge and Luling bridge.
@shemeshaduncan33253 жыл бұрын
I agree
@littletrickster50536 жыл бұрын
The bridge is beautiful but the height and allllllllll that dang water is what makes it scary as hell. I think I wouldnt ever make it home if I had to cross that bridge. Cool vidro tho.👍
@sandrajones22623 жыл бұрын
This bridge terrifies me! And when I learned how many people have gone off it, it just made it worse! You should see the other Chesapeake Bay Bridge, from Virginia Beach into Southern Maryland. It's worse than this one.
@laurametheny10083 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you folks are safe and well.🙏🕊️
@davidsquires1543 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the day, it was 10:00 pm and I was on a Greyhound Bus crossing the Mackinac Bridge from Mackinaw City to St.Ignace during a electrical storm. The bus tinted windows and the lighting was very bright. The lighting lit up the bus.
@larryclark62122 жыл бұрын
Been across the Mighty Mack many times. 😉
@unsensibleshoes66736 жыл бұрын
I just recently drove on this bridge. Not scary.
@thehealer9133 жыл бұрын
I drove over this bridge in a tractor trailer. It gives you a very strange feeling being very high over such a large waterway!
@Larebear753 жыл бұрын
Pretty neat how they have not only have a suspension bridge but also the Arch bridge on one side and a cantilever bridge on the other
@seadog23966 жыл бұрын
Been over it 150-200 times. Love it.
@marynichols4386 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride! I enjoyed it. It would be awesome to actually cross this bridge.
@RobertBrown-jz4qj3 жыл бұрын
They used to close pne of them so you could walk run bike skate across..180 feet to the water.
@paulszo3 жыл бұрын
Been driving over this bridge for over 40 years. Started when there was only 1 bridge 1 lane each direction. Drove double trailers over it 2-4 times a night for 6 years. Never had any issues. Most problems and accidents because of not paying attention to road conditions and traffic.
@john-brady2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lift!
@lsnead723 жыл бұрын
The bridge that was scary for me was the old hwy 17 bridge coming into Charleston SC. The road bed was metal grate that seemed to pull your vehicle to the side and the guard rail was so short. It has been replaced with the Arthur Ravenal bridge (not sure about the spelling of the name).
@VeraHannaford3 жыл бұрын
I live in Charleston, SC. The old bridge was indeed a bit scary since it was so narrow. The Ravenel is such a big improvement, and recently celebrated its 16 year anniversary.
@glennxokim3 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt, that Charleston was the scariest bridge !!! I'm so glad you mentioned it, and agree with you about that, wholeheartedly.
@lsnead723 жыл бұрын
@@christopher-josephmichael I think they should have paid the ones crossing it lol
@mr.fahrenheit3472 жыл бұрын
i don’t remember that bridge but maybe that’s because i’ve only been living there part time for a little over a year
@richardmyhan87556 жыл бұрын
The old bridge on I-10 in Lake Charles Louisiana is more dangerous.
@joycemckenzie57236 жыл бұрын
The causeway bridge is worse in New Orleans!!
@richardmyhan87556 жыл бұрын
@@joycemckenzie5723 It has been a long long time since I crossed that bridge. I do know that some trucking companies refuse to let their driver's crossover the Lake Charles bridge.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
If they don'y stay on I-10, what route do they take? Thank you for watching our video.
@richardmyhan87556 жыл бұрын
@@1markfox You would take the 210 loop around south of town.
@1stGeorgiaGirl4 жыл бұрын
Try the old Rainbow Bridge in Texas. That is like being in the front car of a rollercoaster.
@lisasileo31663 жыл бұрын
Love Maryland, and have been on that bridge a couple of times. 😁
@dwightarnold69805 жыл бұрын
Walked the east bound side 10 times on bridge appreciation day when they would let you. Good time.
@Scionprt2k93 жыл бұрын
This bridge is a walk in the park compared to that New River Gorge out off RT 19 in WV.
@bre-annecaudill83573 жыл бұрын
I drove over the new river gorge Bridge. It was actually easier than this one. And I drive this one almost daily.
@jonathanfox32853 жыл бұрын
I saw more truckers us the E pits in WV on the interstate(64) than any other part of the drive from IL to Va beach VA. That was scary, big rig barreling right along beside you going 90 mph kicking rocks and sand all over.
@bennieblanco7813 жыл бұрын
She ain't been in Louisiana ride that bayou on I -10
@andreawellons53146 жыл бұрын
I live in Hampton Virginia..and I have to say..I've always been freaked out driving on the Chesapeake bay bridge....we avoid having to drive on this bridge
@kirschitz643 жыл бұрын
You sure you’re talking about this bridge, or the Bay Bridge-Tunnel on US 13?
@stevecrist49023 жыл бұрын
Bridges don't bother me but the westbound Bay Bridge does. You have to actually drive it to experience it. A few years back there were construction upgrades made to this bridge and they never installed the cement jersey walls. The effect is you can drive right off the edge. In some spots near the trestles the jersey walls are still there and the bridge then momentarily feels more secure. Now its creepy but before it was just another bridge.
@MarkNieting3 жыл бұрын
We drive across and back whenever a big storm hits! It’s very neat!
@sludge41256 жыл бұрын
The scariest bridge I ever drove across was the Tappan Zee bridge near New York City. That was because of the wind.
The old Tappan Zee was sketchy....the worst i ever drove over was the old Jamestown bridge connecting Jamestown RI and Kingston RI. Metal grate decking at the top, one narrow lane in each direction with no divider, and ancient decaying concrete and steel everywhere as it had first opened in the 1940's
@JasonK19825 жыл бұрын
Go on the gw
@michaelbeelby19955 жыл бұрын
Jason Kaplan I always avoided the GW.....I'd rather go out of my way to the Tappan Zee and take the GSP or 287 back to the Pike...I'd forgotten about the GW...because 2 trips years ago was all it took for me to say "never again" lol
@robtman91997 жыл бұрын
No Shrimp there, try Maryland Blue Crab, Ships from Baltimore, not Washington. Love this bridge. At 200 feet at the highest point over the Bay, there is no draw bridge.
@dozedout84467 жыл бұрын
Yeah i love that bridge
@nancywhitty40086 жыл бұрын
If you want to get to the beach, and if you want those delectable crab cakes, you've got to cross the bridge. That's how I talked myself over that scary bridge every summer. Ummm...Maryland Blue Crabs. I could go right now.
@rickjones23036 жыл бұрын
Remember just one bridge
@kriswilson53056 жыл бұрын
@@nancywhitty4008 That's adorable.
@johnruths37723 ай бұрын
Crossed that bridge many times. Quite scenic.
@laffilmfest37593 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the bridge tour :)
@demartin9756 жыл бұрын
Interesting looking bridge.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. I especially like it when there are two spans side by side.
@DUBEE436 жыл бұрын
I agree I was on at once I found it absolutely frightening. I have a fear of the ocean sure that didn't help
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. What scares you more, salt water or sharks?
@DUBEE436 жыл бұрын
@@1markfox Salt water, when I can't see land anymore, I get the egewiebes!!!!!
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
I got those one time but not from a bridge, from a motel in Fort Lee, NJ. I subscribed to your channel.
@DUBEE436 жыл бұрын
@@1markfox I subscribe to yours as well thank you I'll be putting up some material soon
@franciscoorengo51004 жыл бұрын
Same here. I am scared of the océano. And also hights. ID probable pass out lol.
@ppeind013 жыл бұрын
The old metal Cooper River Bridge in Charleston, SC was much shorter, but it was narrow and the rusted metal girders added to its scariness ..
@outhere86906 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed driving an 18 wheeler over this bridge when they were doing repairs on the other bridge & had only one running 2 way traffic. It was especially awesome on the curve when cars didn't want to stay on their side of the yellow lines.
@talmadgewilliams88316 жыл бұрын
This bridge is scary when it’s windy
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've been over it on a windy day. Thank you for watching our video.
@anthonyjennings81086 жыл бұрын
i come over with a tractor trailer hauling corn from eastern sure and in the wind you have white knuckles it is treacherous
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. Is there ever black ice in that part of the country?
@JayDogTitan6 жыл бұрын
Tal Williams, Especially in a box truck.
@MiMisTreasures3 жыл бұрын
You want to really experience the Bay Bridge? Walk it! I don’t know if they still do it, but years ago they would close down one side and open the bridge to walkers. You can really feel the sway when you’re a pedestrian!!!!!
@RobertBrown-jz4qj3 жыл бұрын
They stopped that back in the late 90's
@armbender3 жыл бұрын
Scariest bridge I've driven on was the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge. It's two lane steel deck combined with the wind and rain that day was an experience I won't forget.
@badmonks3 жыл бұрын
Drove that bridge a lot going to/from the Eastern Shore to Balto. Two worst times was in a truck and on a motorcycle. Truck had to stay in the far right lane. Sitting up high in a truck, you don't see a guard rail or anything except a real long drop into the drink. Talk about fear of heights. The other time I was on my motorcycle and the wind at the high point on the bridge was crazy. It literally pushed me two lanes over. I thought I was going over the side since there wasn't a whole lot there to keep me top side.
@hoosierfan276 жыл бұрын
And why exactly is this "the scariest"? I've used it many. I live within 90min of the bay. I think the narrator telling the driver "...oh we're speeding...its speed limit 50".... was the most scandalous part.
@mrchildgrownold38525 жыл бұрын
Hoosier Fan, as they were being passed by everyone. They did stay in the right lane the whole time, that's a good driver!!!!!
@annbush18263 жыл бұрын
For the expert driver but unwary driver, you are suddenly aware that you can have sudden claustrophobia,fear of heights, clammy palms while gripping the steering wheel, all at the same time trying to stay with the traffic.
@michaelsommers23563 жыл бұрын
If you think this was scary, imagine what it was like before the second span was built. The old bridge, the current east-bound span, had one lane in each direction.
@tomq51803 жыл бұрын
yup!
@sheenspeaks2 жыл бұрын
I would prefer 1 lane. Multiple lanes scare me the most. I don't like driving beside ppl
@lindadeberry57052 жыл бұрын
I remember too.
@mrsm22210 ай бұрын
I love crossing this bridge. When you've crossed the Bay Bridge you know you've been on a certifiable road trip adventure.
@DDay-vv9ec3 жыл бұрын
I was stuck on this bridge for 45 mins during an accident.swayed back n forth freaky.
@JonaTinCan4 жыл бұрын
I've been on this bridge dozens of times and tbh never scared me
@athorpe6306 жыл бұрын
I've been over that scary. I would never drive it. I close my eyes sometimes lol.
@ssmith73256 жыл бұрын
Sylvia North Carolina , don't be afraid! I'm a western Maryland resident and we have to go over this bridge to get to The beaches. Just breathe, look straight ahead and before you know it, you're on the other side. Meet you on the other side 🏖️ 🍸🦀🐚
@kent75253 жыл бұрын
I live in Maryland for 50yrs always fun to drive this bridge. Good videos 4 people who have never driven over this
@richardviera1773 жыл бұрын
I have crossed this bridge on my semi truck numerous times. Never had a problem . Beautiful views.
@CajunPlaisance366 жыл бұрын
I don't see where the scary part is. Lady, you should have tried the old Huey P. Long bridge in New Orleans, it's the longest railroad bridge in america, that was once a very scary bridge to cross before it was rebuilt.....
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video but that's no Lady, that's my Wife. I've been over the Chesapeake Bridge many times and I don't think it's scary. I also crossed the Huey Long several times in the '90's and it wasn't scary either. This is what Wikipedia says about the Chesapeake Bridge: Because of its height, the narrowness of the spans (there are no hard shoulders), the low guardrails, and the frequency of high winds, it is known as one of the scariest bridges in the world, especially in higher tractor-trailer trucks.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. Have you been over the Mackinac Bridge? That's my favorite. Also the Portage Lake Bridge in Hancock, MI is in my top ten list.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Michigan has some really good bridges. The Mackinac, Ambassador & Blue Water are my favorite big bridges
@caseyclark21815 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video x's 100
@1markfox5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it better, Thank You.
@johnoconnor79186 жыл бұрын
No, I wouldn't call this the scariest bridge in the W-O-R-L-D.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video, I have no idea why so many people are afraid of this bridge.
@SteveCarras6 жыл бұрын
It can be, haven't been over there myself, though, very beautiful,especially in sunrise/sunset. Two bridges with same type of spans but very different in approach (not to be confused with approach SPANS!) notably the two suspension towers, and one for those having a truss to clearly avoid a second Galloping Gertie/Puget sound bridge tragedy. But it can get v ery windy I've read.
@consuellathornton50546 жыл бұрын
John O'Connor I am glad I didn't live there. Becouse I will not drive over that.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video, we appreciate it. John O'Connor is a pretty macho guy, nothing scares him.
@donaldgraff89146 жыл бұрын
Drive it everyday in a class A commercial truck.
@billdescoteaux3 жыл бұрын
As a child living in Portsmouth, NH, in 1971-'72 we would drive down to visit friends of ours in Bowie, MD. We took the Chesapeake Bay Bridge route to avoid Baltimore. At the time, the span they were driving over in the video was under construction, so we were on the bridge to the left, going to and going from. The span they drove over in the video opened in June 1973, about a year after we moved to Washington State.
@aminah7613 жыл бұрын
This bridge gave me anxiety when I went across it 😓😓
@dburch78946 жыл бұрын
And this is scary, how?
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
I dunno know, I've never been scared crossing it. Some people say the guard rails are too low, and the bridge is too long and too high. Thank you for watching our video.
@somebody11996 жыл бұрын
The metal beams in the suspension part of the bridge do look very rusty
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Never mind the rust, what about the color of the paint? It clashes with the color of my car, that's the scariest part. Thank you for watching our video.
@barbkeen12216 жыл бұрын
@@1markfox -. 😂😂😂 We can't have that,can we? 😉😂
@QuesadillaJay5 жыл бұрын
They are foreigners and are not used to it
@troygreen93216 жыл бұрын
I go this way from Va. to Philly and this bridge scares the hell out of me every time.
@bonnett54636 жыл бұрын
Troy Green • take the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ...
@edwinbeard70126 жыл бұрын
Troy Green take I-95 through Baltimore
@jimsuniverse49545 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for the scary part. Maybe you gotta go on it in person lol
@janetbarton4623 жыл бұрын
I been on this bridge in the winter. If i remember correctly the rails were only two high. I was co driver on a 18 wheeler. I had rather used tunnels and bridges combined. Plus we were restricted to right lane. This was late 70s. Take care
@timbrandt96193 жыл бұрын
I was petrified the 1st time going over and after that realizing that this is an intense drive over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge every time I crossed over it.
@sylviasetlock74906 жыл бұрын
I drove across the Chesapeake bay bridge a week ago going and coming back from vacation in chincoteague VA, it’s not scary at all!!
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. To a lot of people it's very scary.
@rickjones23036 жыл бұрын
Spent my summer there when I was younger a long long long time ago
@sylviasetlock74905 жыл бұрын
Paul Underwood then I must’ve used the wrong name, but I am talking about the bridge they are on
@brianwolle25096 жыл бұрын
been going over both of them my whole life. awesome, yes. scary? no.
@barbkeen12216 жыл бұрын
I'm originally from that area and driving over this in a car, I have no problems. But I used to drive a tractor trailer OTR and everytime I would be going West, I would stay in the middle lane because I didn't trust other drivers not to do something stupid. Give me the ticket! I'll be saving this video as it reminds me of home and trips to OC!! Thanks for the tour! 🙂♥️
@ivanavalova20522 жыл бұрын
I was driving there too, few times and 2x by myself - ok..It is big and beautiful view...
@thomasgadsby43406 жыл бұрын
Im deathly affraid of any high bridge...i had to stop driving transport because i might pass out driving..rarher not kill anyone..hello walfare..
@xJohnny_Ax5 жыл бұрын
Thomas Gadsby then the Harry Nice bridge that connects Maryland and Virginia over the Potomac will scare you to death. 2 lane road and a dramatic increase and decrease in elevation. When there’s construction on it and it becomes a 1 lane road, you feel the vibration of the bridge when stopped.
@joshuawill97455 жыл бұрын
I drive trucks.thinkin.about a career change after seein this I have to drive on this bridge in a semi.in 1 week.😧
@SavageAR1234 жыл бұрын
Joshua Will how was it?
@josephwebb10676 жыл бұрын
Please know the difference between non-suspension and suspension bridge. Noi Shrimp in the bay Crab Fish Oysters Scallops, etc.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna study up on that now. Thank you for watching our video.
@BP-ct2rn6 жыл бұрын
Hey uptight bridge man, what's a Noi Shrimp?
@nonny09292 жыл бұрын
I remember driving on this bridge it was raining bad and my work truck air wasn’t working so my windshield was foggin up… at night! Talk bout fun lol
@DanandDonna16 жыл бұрын
I went over that bridge 4 years ago. I wasn't scared.
@scott250r26 жыл бұрын
It's not spooky at all. Been on it lots.
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
That's the same thing all the guys said about my girlfriend in high school. Thank you for watching our video.
But if you fall into the water, it's warmer. Thank you for watching our video.
@juvmol6 жыл бұрын
I drove that one on my way back to Texas from fort Lauderdale ,took the Everglades and went the other long way out of the peninsula just to see this bridge,it was a nice sight to see.
@shaynerowe77146 жыл бұрын
U can say that again I won't even go over that bridge
@richardwilson34006 жыл бұрын
Used to live in Florida drove accross that bridge many a time its one of my favorite bridges the rest aerea on the south side is or was a nice place to relax a little while nothing scary bout that bridge unless you know the history about the other bridge now fishing peer beside it.
@b_very_careful6 жыл бұрын
I agree one hundred percent.
@sherrynevis-baltzer7343 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful view! 😍
@laurenmallon49633 жыл бұрын
I love this bridge. I do miss the ferry crossing though, was restful and more fun.
@olddoug89453 жыл бұрын
We venerables think of these things from time to time. But it made for a long trip getting to the beach. The beach no longer holds much attraction for me -- way too crowded now. The dual bridges improved it right out of my life.
@rainysunday61863 жыл бұрын
Glad I ain’t married to this woman she calls you out for driving four miles over the speed limit Jiminy Christmas
@danmyers93723 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that jumped out at me too.
@machineshopinc.67833 жыл бұрын
she ruined the video.
@THAHITMAN5093 жыл бұрын
Right! I would have cranked the radio at that moment
@marfa18613 жыл бұрын
And people were passing the hubby!! Lol😂😂😂
@cfoster817 жыл бұрын
The Bay Bridge also carries U.S. 301 as well
@1markfox7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video. And it accepts E-Z Pass on the Eastbound side.
@kamalimaya84796 жыл бұрын
bbaker904 that's the Potomac river bridge, which 301 crosses
@daveporter02176 жыл бұрын
@@kamalimaya8479 50 and 301 meet near Annapolis and cross the Bay Bridge together. They split not long after Kent Island. 301 goes northeast into Delaware while 50 goes east to Salisbury and Ocean City.
@fleotusbing6 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! I travel this bridge occasionally to visit my folks on the eastern shore.
@donotneed22506 жыл бұрын
I have hated that bridge along with the one down in Virginia with the tunnels. Imagine going across in a big truck and there isn't a brakedown lane and you have to watch ahead and your mirrors at the same time.
@anthonyheadrick98856 жыл бұрын
Mackinac bridge going to upper peninsula of Michigan
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
I've never been over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in bad weather, but I've been over the Mackinac is snowy, windy weather several times. Thank you for watching our video.
@anthonyheadrick98856 жыл бұрын
@@1markfox I've been over all kinds of bridges all over the country bridges that are high enough that you can't see the bottom of the countryside in full sunlit daytime & night spooky
@roadtoad77046 жыл бұрын
Big Mac!!
@anthonyheadrick98856 жыл бұрын
@@roadtoad7704 long ago and far away I went over the Mac in my old KW Cabover I miss that old truck.
@rabbi1736 жыл бұрын
Winter ice/snow. High wind. Bridge actually designed to sway side to side. Bridge patrol takes cars over in packs at very slow speed. You’re up there for an hour.
@19AGJ866 жыл бұрын
I don't think that's the Chesapeake bay bridge. The Chesapeake bay bridge is VA is 17 miles long!
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
You're thinking of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel, another fun bridge. Thank you for watching our video
@forever_sonic6 жыл бұрын
A J Yeah that contains an under water tunnel.
@karenthompson95166 жыл бұрын
You're right...it's confusing to alot of ppl but we have the Bay Bridge n then the Chesapeake Bay Bridge that's so much cooler n if you're hungry you can stop in the bridge for dinner n sight seeing!🤗
@nancywhitty40086 жыл бұрын
Oh that's the Bay bridge alright. I took it often on my trips to Rehoboth Beach. Not a bridge one would easily forget.
@daveporter02176 жыл бұрын
@@forever_sonic actually, it has two tunnels
@TheKingraven242 жыл бұрын
I find it funny that people think this bridge is scary. Not making issue with people who have legitimate fears of bridges, heights etc.. it’s just that I grew up there in Annapolis Maryland and have probably driven over this bridge hundreds if not thousands of times. During a period of 6 yrs I was a delivery driver for a large produce company and drove a freight liner (18 wheeler) across and back 12 times a week for service to the eastern shore of Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. To me the Bay bridge conjures up good memories in a time when life was easier for me and much more enjoyable. Getting old sucks giant ducks 😜
@hkjrnc3 жыл бұрын
I believe that if you drive in the inner lane you can see the water down below through the steel grating. It really spooked my wife but she was able to switch lanes and got over the bridge okay. Thereafter, I always drove when we used that bridge.
@markpringle74816 жыл бұрын
Get somebody who knows what they're looking at to describe it. sheesh!
@kriswilson53056 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jamieturnage45746 жыл бұрын
yes its pretty scarie its too long
@1markfox6 жыл бұрын
It would be even scarier if the bridge wasn't long enough to reach the other side. Thank you for watching our video.
@PhillyGirl11245 жыл бұрын
I remember reading a news story last year about a truck that was blown off this bridge on a bad windy day, and the driver died :-( Apparently that happens more often than you may think on this bridge
@frankgrimesification4 жыл бұрын
I've flown over this bridge many times flying from LAS-BWI. Also, the first bridge was a cantilever bridge, the second span is a suspension bridge.
@1markfox4 жыл бұрын
I've driven over it many times, but sure if I've flown over it. Thank you for watching our video.