America's Scariest Bridge? Chesapeake Bay Bridge US 50 Westbound

[@sorryforthings72]

“Oh honey we’re speeding!” That was priceless

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video

[@TS-wp3wt]

I would tell her to shut it…

[@brotherdodger8545]

@@TS-wp3wt you and me both

[@djdavis420]

With that adorable accent

[@1markfox]

She's a Peach!

[@jerallovesyou]

My favorite drive in the whole country is across this bridge!!! So many happy family travel memories came back with this video!! Thank you!!!

[@sludge4125]

Okay, some are confused. This IS the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It’s not to be confused with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

[@marccolten9801]

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.

[@sludge4125]

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. :)

[@teresashaffer1189]

Thank you

[@1markfox]

She was afraid just riding across it, but not so afraid that she couldn't run her mouth. Thank you for watching our video.

[@evastephenson2493]

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 🤣

[@larrysmith3374]

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.

[@teamjay2837]

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.

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video.

[@kencarpenter9355]

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.mcdonald2434]

I have been a cross that bridge several times, enjoyed it!

[@Luckyduck82180]

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

[@dianamcfarland1997]

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!

[@Slaythehippies]

​@@dianamcfarland1997the woman filming is passenger.

[@Terryrouge427]

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

[@deuteronomy03]

That is definitely a scarier experience. Taking a chance everytime someone goes over it.

[@josephlansberry737]

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-409]

im in orange texas. i hate going to lake charles. roads are so bad

[@Kumi12341]

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!

[@cessna295sp]

@@josephlansberry737 yes they are still there. That bridge is crazy steep. Very neat bridge though.

[@adriano10123]

I've rode over this bridge plenty of times as a kid going to Ocean City.

[@1markfox]

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.

[@nickhill8612]

So have we. We like OC better than VB .

[@dogg7549]

Same

[@nickhill8612]

@@dogg7549 Cool cool

[@dogg7549]

Nick Hill.thx

[@chadwaldron3568]

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.

[@nicholastimperio4133]

I am afraid of heights but have no problem flying.

[@PurpleObscuration]

Flying is the safest form of transportation, more people die driving to and from the airport than from plan accidents

[@christystewart4567]

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.

[@wandaminter9421]

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.

[@hdng1984]

@@christystewart4567 Going in a hot air balloon is probably my worst fear 🤢

[@geraldgreen5371]

You definitely don't want to be on the bridge in bad weather!!!

[@robertl.fallin7062]

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!

[@jjwarrior02]

Gerald Green they generally close it for bad weather

[@jjwarrior02]

I live about 10-15 mins away from it

[@DelmarvaRailProductions]

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.

[@123ertr]

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

[@Kimmiesman24]

I have been over this in a big truck with high winds. Thats a scary experience 😳

[@michellereed2535]

I must have missed the scary part.

[@clintfaulkner446]

That makes 2 of us

[@gromit3315]

Make it three

[@BassandoForte]

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[@mommygarcia9137]

I know right ! Still waiting for the scary part !

[@fnafvhstapes1983]

@@BassandoForte gay

[@steveholton4130]

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

[@zombiemom6701]

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.

[@jamesanthonygreen6170]

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.

[@1markfox]

I've always loved this bridge, but it does scare some people. Thank you for watching.

[@chrislovato3362]

This drive is very scenic! Very nice video.

[@erichughes8723]

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.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

Try the DMB..Delaware Memorial Bridge. I think you might really like that one...

[@AllisonHoffman]

I would probably had to of been air lifted off 😂

[@Tracert-mc1hu]

I would be scared for my life if I was on a bridge going 50mph less than everyone else too.

[@deepyard]

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.

[@matthewvecellio6816]

Try the Mackinac Bridge in the winter...or any time it's slightly windy or just on any day!!!

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video. I'm from Michigan, there is nothing better than crossing the Mackinac bridge while listening to Bob Seger.

[@mickjones8757]

Went over it back in 84 on my motorcycle scared the shit out of me !!!!!!!

[@skylartipton909]

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

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video.

[@IanMumfordSunnyDay]

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

[@nancywhitty4008]

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.

[@sandramccoy491]

That is awesome as can be.

[@nujxad]

Why is it so scary?

[@sleeplessaquarius]

@@nujxad Thats what I was wondering. Doesnt look / seem scary to me at all.

[@toyoscio]

@@sleeplessaquarius Camera shot was scarier than the bridge LOL

[@cristinaalcarazhocker6106]

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

[@larrymbs]

Been over this bridge 100+ times and really don't get why it's so scary.

[@duonnegreen407]

Same here

[@di4085]

Claustrophobic, fear and panic attacks. Fear of heights. Everyone is different.

[@bernardhargraves527]

Get your eyes checked

[@di4085]

@@bernardhargraves527 What is not scary to some is scary to others. They don't understand. Everyone is different.

[@bernardhargraves527]

@@di4085 I worked for a company that did bridge inspections. We should all be worried.

[@stevecrist4902]

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.

[@td2555]

I love the Chesapeake Bridge! It’s so high, almost feels like your flying!

[@treadhead]

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 !!!!!!!!!!!

[@laffilmfest3759]

Thank you for the bridge tour :)

[@thetastepanel1018]

This brings back so many memories running back and forth from south to north. Gotta love it.

[@Larebear75]

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

[@JayDogTitan]

I've traveled across the Bay Bridge numerous times going to Ocean City MD and Delaware, No problems here.

[@mshotz1]

Except the occasional drink drive, or moron towing a boat with no safety chains.

[@judya.shroads8245]

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.shroads8245]

@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.

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video.

[@TD402dd]

It's much like the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from Sarasota to St. Petersburg.

[@barbkeen1221]

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!

[@myopiniondoesntmatterh9073]

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.

[@davidsquires154]

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.

[@larryclark6212]

Been across the Mighty Mack many times. 😉

[@laurametheny1008]

Thank you! I hope you folks are safe and well.🙏🕊️

[@lsnead72]

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).

[@VeraHannaford]

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.

[@glennxokim]

Without a doubt, that Charleston was the scariest bridge !!! I'm so glad you mentioned it, and agree with you about that, wholeheartedly.

[@lsnead72]

@@christopher-josephmichael I think they should have paid the ones crossing it lol

[@mr.fahrenheit347]

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

[@kent7525]

I live in Maryland for 50yrs always fun to drive this bridge. Good videos 4 people who have never driven over this

[@marynichols438]

Thanks for the ride! I enjoyed it. It would be awesome to actually cross this bridge.

[@RobertBrown-jz4qj]

They used to close pne of them so you could walk run bike skate across..180 feet to the water.

[@kimsullivan5576]

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@JeffreyStrader]

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.

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video. The height isn't so bad, just like when I go skydiving; don't look down!

[@garypruitt4289]

Gotta agree. Watching this made my legs quiver. I have inner ear issues that's my big problem

[@rhondaeverett8284]

"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. 😂😂😂

[@corywagner9733]

Many truck drivers went off that bridge none ever lived

[@Blueknight1960]

@@rhondaeverett8284 Tell your sister to turn her DL in. She has no business behind the wheel of a vehicle.

[@john-brady]

Thanks for the lift!

[@seadog2396]

Been over it 150-200 times. Love it.

[@ppeind01]

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 ..

[@michaelsommers2356]

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.

[@tomq5180]

yup!

[@sheenspeaks]

I would prefer 1 lane. Multiple lanes scare me the most. I don't like driving beside ppl

[@lindadeberry5705]

I remember too.

[@Anonymous-wq1rf]

I am aware that this is five years old but why do Americans use excessive superlatives? It is absolutely not 'scary' but it, like any other bridge, could be frightening in a high sided vehicle in high winds.

[@1markfox]

Even scarier is that I have no idea what superlative means. Thank you for watching our video.

[@larkt6693]

The bridges in & around New Orleans too me are the scariest bridges in America ..

[@speed8877]

I’ll drive those any day compared to Bay Bridge in Maryland in getting to Ocean City!

[@dolomitefan1767]

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.

[@shemeshaduncan3325]

I agree

[@thehealer913]

I drove over this bridge in a tractor trailer. It gives you a very strange feeling being very high over such a large waterway!

[@richardmyhan8755]

The old bridge on I-10 in Lake Charles Louisiana is more dangerous.

[@joycemckenzie5723]

The causeway bridge is worse in New Orleans!!

[@richardmyhan8755]

@@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.

[@1markfox]

If they don'y stay on I-10, what route do they take? Thank you for watching our video.

[@richardmyhan8755]

@@1markfox You would take the 210 loop around south of town.

[@1stGeorgiaGirl]

Try the old Rainbow Bridge in Texas. That is like being in the front car of a rollercoaster.

[@beavis8167]

How deep is it at that part of Chesapeake Bay basically under the bridge how deep is it the water

[@1markfox]

It's around 20 feet deep. Thank you for watching our video.

[@Scionprt2k9]

This bridge is a walk in the park compared to that New River Gorge out off RT 19 in WV.

[@bre-annecaudill8357]

I drove over the new river gorge Bridge. It was actually easier than this one. And I drive this one almost daily.

[@jonathanfox3285]

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.

[@bennieblanco781]

She ain't been in Louisiana ride that bayou on I -10

[@mooseandsquirrel9887]

This bridge is a cupcake…..it’s not scary, unless you are afraid of heights……or if they are doing maintenance and one bridge is closed and both directions are on the other bridge……then you’d better be paying attention…..

[@josephwebb1067]

Please know the difference between non-suspension and suspension bridge. Noi Shrimp in the bay Crab Fish Oysters Scallops, etc.

[@1markfox]

I'm gonna study up on that now. Thank you for watching our video.

[@BP-ct2rn]

Hey uptight bridge man, what's a Noi Shrimp?

[@MrsM222]

I love crossing this bridge. When you've crossed the Bay Bridge you know you've been on a certifiable road trip adventure.

[@jamesmoates9241]

I've been over that bridge quite a few times and I really don't like it

[@karenopet1223]

Not for nothing but parts of this bridge look pretty rusty and this was 5 years ago. My mom always griped about this bridge

[@littletrickster5053]

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.👍

[@Foundationdigitalmedia1]

Hi, Were producing a public safety video for Maryland first responders and we need some footage of the Bay Bridge. Could we use your footage in exchange for an end-credit or thank you? Please let us know asap...TY

[@1markfox]

Yes, you can use footage from this video. We also have a video of the Eastbound lanes.

[@sludge4125]

The scariest bridge I ever drove across was the Tappan Zee bridge near New York City. That was because of the wind.

[@chemdaddy]

It's only a memory now.

[@sludge4125]

Yes. www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2018/09/21/tappan-zee-bridge-silent-all-these-years-speaks-out-twitter/1366539002/

[@michaelbeelby1995]

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

[@JasonK1982]

Go on the gw

[@michaelbeelby1995]

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

[@richardviera177]

I have crossed this bridge on my semi truck numerous times. Never had a problem . Beautiful views.

[@DUBEE43]

I agree I was on at once I found it absolutely frightening. I have a fear of the ocean sure that didn't help

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video. What scares you more, salt water or sharks?

[@DUBEE43]

@@1markfox Salt water, when I can't see land anymore, I get the egewiebes!!!!!

[@1markfox]

I got those one time but not from a bridge, from a motel in Fort Lee, NJ. I subscribed to your channel.

[@DUBEE43]

@@1markfox I subscribe to yours as well thank you I'll be putting up some material soon

[@franciscoorengo5100]

Same here. I am scared of the océano. And also hights. ID probable pass out lol.

[@badmonks]

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.

[@dwightarnold6980]

Walked the east bound side 10 times on bridge appreciation day when they would let you. Good time.

[@chrystestallings6457]

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a little over 17 miles long over open water with tunnels & a restaurant/diner about halfway across the bridge. The tunnel systems allow for ship traffic, including military (from Norfok Naval Shipyard), to flow in each direction so there aren't continuous bridge lifts. This bridge system used to be one lane in each direction from one end of the bridge to the other. However, Annapolis is still a few hours away. Once you get to the other side of the bridge, you're still in Virginia. You still have a little ways to go before you leave Virginia & cross the state line into Delaware. Once you get through Delawsre, then you'll be close to Annapolis.

[@SteveCarras]

Nice, but you’re (very understandably) confusing bridges.

[@demartin975]

Interesting looking bridge.

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video. I especially like it when there are two spans side by side.

[@bprife]

Beautiful scenery. But what is it so scary about this bridge?

[@1markfox]

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.

[@johnoconnor7918]

No, I wouldn't call this the scariest bridge in the W-O-R-L-D.

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video, I have no idea why so many people are afraid of this bridge.

[@SteveCarras]

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.

[@consuellathornton5054]

John O'Connor I am glad I didn't live there. Becouse I will not drive over that.

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video, we appreciate it. John O'Connor is a pretty macho guy, nothing scares him.

[@donaldgraff8914]

Drive it everyday in a class A commercial truck.

[@paulszo]

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.

[@MiMisTreasures]

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-jz4qj]

They stopped that back in the late 90's

[@sherrynevis-baltzer734]

What a beautiful view! 😍

[@CajunPlaisance36]

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.....

[@1markfox]

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.

[@1markfox]

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.

[@1markfox]

Michigan has some really good bridges. The Mackinac, Ambassador & Blue Water are my favorite big bridges

[@caseyclark2181]

Thank you for watching our video x's 100

[@1markfox]

I couldn't have said it better, Thank You.

[@fleotusbing]

Very nice video! I travel this bridge occasionally to visit my folks on the eastern shore.

[@andreawellons5314]

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

[@kirschitz64]

You sure you’re talking about this bridge, or the Bay Bridge-Tunnel on US 13?

[@lizard694]

Also in Maryland it gets humid af which means it gets foggy af here a lot and you can barely see when going over that bridge in fog

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video.

[@robtman9199]

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.

[@dozedout8446]

Yeah i love that bridge

[@nancywhitty4008]

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.

[@rickjones2303]

Remember just one bridge

[@kriswilson5305]

@@nancywhitty4008 That's adorable.

[@robertdonadee9860]

I drove across it once on the way home from Dewey Beach in Delaware. Not too bad. But the low railings and narrow lanes are a little unnerving.

[@CriticalMass55]

I just recently drove on this bridge. Not scary.

[@Elios0000]

it curves like that for 2 reasons the main span needs to cross the shipping channels at 90deg and then west side is where the old ferry terminal was so was easier to connect to rt50 there

[@talmadgewilliams8831]

This bridge is scary when it’s windy

[@1markfox]

I don't think I've been over it on a windy day. Thank you for watching our video.

[@anthonyjennings8108]

i come over with a tractor trailer hauling corn from eastern sure and in the wind you have white knuckles it is treacherous

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video. Is there ever black ice in that part of the country?

[@JayDogTitan]

Tal Williams, Especially in a box truck.

[@billdescoteaux]

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.

[@troygreen9321]

I go this way from Va. to Philly and this bridge scares the hell out of me every time.

[@bonnett5463]

Troy Green • take the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ...

[@edwinbeard7012]

Troy Green take I-95 through Baltimore

[@jimsuniverse4954]

Still waiting for the scary part. Maybe you gotta go on it in person lol

[@sandrajones2262]

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.

[@hoosierfan27]

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.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Hoosier Fan, as they were being passed by everyone. They did stay in the right lane the whole time, that's a good driver!!!!!

[@annbush1826]

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.

[@lisasileo3166]

Love Maryland, and have been on that bridge a couple of times. 😁

[@richardnone5644]

the sky way bridge in tampa st pete is worse

[@1markfox]

But if you fall into the water, it's warmer. Thank you for watching our video.

[@juvmol]

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.

[@shaynerowe7714]

U can say that again I won't even go over that bridge

[@richardwilson3400]

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_careful]

I agree one hundred percent.

[@PhilFeedback]

Good job, thanks for sharing.

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video.

[@cfoster81]

The Bay Bridge also carries U.S. 301 as well

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video. And it accepts E-Z Pass on the Eastbound side.

[@kamalimaya8479]

bbaker904 that's the Potomac river bridge, which 301 crosses

[@daveporter0217]

@@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.

[@avit00502]

Loved to watch the video.

[@1markfox]

I love the fact that you loved it. Thank you for watching our video.

[@sylviasetlock7490]

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!!

[@1markfox]

Thank you for watching our video. To a lot of people it's very scary.

[@rickjones2303]

Spent my summer there when I was younger a long long long time ago

[@sylviasetlock7490]

Paul Underwood then I must’ve used the wrong name, but I am talking about the bridge they are on

[@janetbarton462]

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

[@dburch7894]

And this is scary, how?

[@1markfox]

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.

[@somebody1199]

The metal beams in the suspension part of the bridge do look very rusty

[@1markfox]

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.

[@barbkeen1221]

@@1markfox -. 😂😂😂 We can't have that,can we? 😉😂

[@QuesadillaJay]

They are foreigners and are not used to it

[@PhillyGirl1124]

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

[@JonaTinCan]

I've been on this bridge dozens of times and tbh never scared me

[@frankgrimesification]

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.

[@1markfox]

I've driven over it many times, but sure if I've flown over it. Thank you for watching our video.

[@thomasgadsby4340]

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_Ax]

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.

[@joshuawill9745]

I drive trucks.thinkin.about a career change after seein this I have to drive on this bridge in a semi.in 1 week.😧

[@SavageAR123]

Joshua Will how was it?

[@jamesb8305]

I'm confused why the weigh station is AFTER the bridge...

[@1markfox]

The weigh station has nothing to do with the bridge. I guess the state decided it was a convenient place to build it. Thank you for watching our video.

[@athorpe630]

I've been over that scary. I would never drive it. I close my eyes sometimes lol.

[@ssmith7325]

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 🏖️ 🍸🦀🐚

[@MarkNieting]

We drive across and back whenever a big storm hits! It’s very neat!

[@scott250r2]

It's not spooky at all. Been on it lots.

[@1markfox]

That's the same thing all the guys said about my girlfriend in high school. Thank you for watching our video.

[@scott250r2]

@@1markfox Hahaha. Lol. That's funny rite there. Lol

[@xJohnny_Ax]

1markfox hahaha A+ response

[@dcwashingtonpresident5938]

Thanks you for showing this bridge

[@1markfox]

You're welcome, thanks for watching our video.

[@brianwolle2509]

been going over both of them my whole life. awesome, yes. scary? no.

[@armbender]

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.

[@rainysunday6186]

Glad I ain’t married to this woman she calls you out for driving four miles over the speed limit Jiminy Christmas

[@danmyers9372]

Yeah, that jumped out at me too.

[@machineshopinc.6783]

she ruined the video.

[@THAHITMAN509]

Right! I would have cranked the radio at that moment

[@marfa1861]

And people were passing the hubby!! Lol😂😂😂

[@kathyrussell1902]

how many miles does bridge was?

[@19AGJ86]

I don't think that's the Chesapeake bay bridge. The Chesapeake bay bridge is VA is 17 miles long!

[@1markfox]

You're thinking of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel, another fun bridge. Thank you for watching our video

[@forever_sonic]

A J Yeah that contains an under water tunnel.

[@karenthompson9516]

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!🤗

[@nancywhitty4008]

Oh that's the Bay bridge alright. I took it often on my trips to Rehoboth Beach. Not a bridge one would easily forget.

[@daveporter0217]

@@forever_sonic actually, it has two tunnels

[@barbkeen1221]

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! 🙂♥️