Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - US 13 Eastern Shore Virginia

[@sayes2x]

I drove across it 2 times. Both times there was not much traffic. The first time was at night. I was kind of scary. The second time my gas light came on just after getting on the bridge. I envisioned myself running out of gas at the bottom of one of the tunnels. Fortunately I was able to make it all the way. Make sure you have enough gas before you get on this bridge.

[@Eagles0690]

I crossed it at 4am the first time. Saw one cop and maybe 3 cars

[@69in89]

Do you know if they still accept cash at the toll booth? One website says yes while another says no

[@Дариналайф-г6д]

Mark520ie60 я Марк

[@minutewithmitch7609]

haha. If I have a beach house their, Idk if it's better having it like 1-2 hours away from the bridge because I'd love to get their in 20mins or so and just drive on it for fun! Idk or umm is being more tucked away for a quieter beach house a better spot!? Or can you find a quiet beach house near the bridge hmmm... Ocean Front I'm talking about here!

[@zakm4012]

When your fuel level hits 0 miles you still have 1 gallon of gas left in your tank

[@MichelleBledsoe-f5t]

And THAT is EXACTLY how fast I'd be driving to get across and away

[@ICT_Made]

I drove across this bridge when i was a teenager in the early 2000's during a crazy storm, i just knew my life was over, it was a relief to make it across.

[@aaerrionlittle9771]

😂

[@EmeraldJade66]

If the winds are too strong, they close the bridge. They don't leave the bridge open if the weather is imminent. It's mainly based on wind strength and snow/ice when it comes to the weather. I know because I lived and grew up on the Eastern Shore, I'm a Shore girl. Been across that bridge hundreds of times! Miss it so much because now I live in Central Virginia near the mountains.

[@cigarsmoka9741]

It’s been since the late 80s or very early 90s that I’ve been through this. During my Navy days I’d cross it going from Chesapeake to Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. Once when we were on the island with the gift shop a submarine surfaced, crossed over a tunnel, then submerged again. It was a cool thing to see. This brought back some memories, thanks for posting.

[@SteveCarras]

Cigar Smoka 😎!!!

[@brandonpaust7980]

What kind of cigars we smoking bro !!!!

[@bdpopeye]

Back in the golden olden days of '72 & '73 I was stationed in Norfolk VA aboard USS John F Kennedy (CVA 67) many a Friday I'd take a bus from Norfolk to New York to see my mom. I don't know how many times I crossed the bay bridge tunnel...many, many times. Oh so long ago..

[@carljenkins5092]

Thank you for your service.

[@bigjtaxitalk6188]

I just drove across it for the first time today 1-17-22 from NYC, I was mesmerized.

[@nancywenner6608]

Went across back in the 80's on a 1980 lowrider with the love of my life ,on our way to Daytona for bike week, words can't explain the rush , thanks T- Bird

[@dan-the-man2938]

When I was young I went across this bridge multiple times.. I even fished over the tunnel in a boat. Brings back alot of memories.. thank u

[@imnotavingthat6813]

This was definitely a driving highlight from my last usa roadtrip, especially coming from England. At times its like your driving on water

[@marcusroberts9454]

One of my fondest memories of living in Virginia was living right on Ocean View Boulevard. I would sit on the beach and drink Steel Reserve 40s and watch the cars drive over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel right here at night. I watched their headlights as they drive over the water and just casually descend into the water and then come back out and then repeat. Just as awesome is seeing aircraft carriers and other giant military / commercial ships navigate across. When driving into the tunnel it almost looks like you're going to run right into the side of these massive ships. The same thing coming on the downtown Norfolk on your way over to Newport News. Hampton Roads is rather interesting part of the inner Beltway.

[@Officialfilmed]

I feel like a little kid every time I go across it. You’re totally right, it’s a unique experience

[@bigbluenationsmith2489]

I have been across this bridge once in a empty tractor trailer. Lucky the wind was really light. Maybe a breeze that wasn’t even noticed. What freaked me out was the tunnel’s had water on the walls. A few years later I heard about a truck getting blown off the bridge into the water. I have not been on the bridge since.

[@evangelistarodrigo1]

Jesus te abençoe irmão

[@Wtfsazerk]

The tunnel is 13"6 i'd be worried while empty I might hit the ceiling

[@DrJDurr81]

One of The Best Presentations I’ve Seen Concerning The Chesapeake Bay Bridge…

[@Danny-ju2ip]

I've been on this bridge once when I traveled to Virginia Beach from upstate New York. One of the scariest bridge/tunnels I've been on. But also very cool. Its almost like the ocean is level with the bridge at times and you're floating on the ocean 🙋‍♂️

[@JoannePlans]

I am going the same route… I’m a bit a red of it!

[@phoenixsage29]

Thats insane

[@gregnelson835]

I once drove under a shipping barge while in the tunnel ! Pretty awesome !

[@marke.farrell5485]

Just came back from a Funeral in Chesapeake Va. First time ever going over and under it was 2 oclock in afternoon and I loved it! Marvel of engineering.

[@hips8808]

I'm late to finding this but a huge thank you!!! My dad recently passed and we used to drive this with the old station wagon and later the truck...so wonderful to see this!💕

[@parinitapari4167]

I travelled twice on this bridge it felt like I was in a movie. It was a fantastic feeling.

[@evangelistarodrigo1]

Deus abençoe vc sua família irmã !

[@SteveCarras]

Never been across though enjoyed the “ride”!!!!!

[@denysecollymore870]

When I was a kid my family always drove from The Bronx New York to Ahoskie North Carolina Every Year. I really enjoyed crossing this bridge. The view was great.

[@vincenttweedly6770]

I live 20 minutes from this bridge in the Hampton roads area and it's funny you say Ahoskie it's a small mostly unknown city in NC my father in law lived there until recently when he moved to Elizabeth City\Edenton.

[@Kuhzzii]

Coolest bridge I’ve ever been on. We came down the Delmarva last summer and crossed that bridge on our way to Myrtle Beach and it saved us a lot of time instead of dealing with the bad traffic on I-95 in Baltimore and DC

[@Rebelsmic]

Any light on this highway?.. trying to bypass 95

[@Kuhzzii]

Trigga Tube where are you coming from? If you’re coming down through Delaware, there will be some traffic lights in Dover on US 13.

[@Rebelsmic]

@@Kuhzzii i took it last weekend... 13 to 113.. saved alot of time.. VA beach Philadelphia

[@greyfiveys]

Rico Santos we used to live in Pawleys Island now we live on the eastern shore

[@daniel-isaacjames7087]

I'm from Myrtle Beach SC

[@timmillan6701]

Before the tunnel, there was a ferry between Ocean View and the very quiet Eastern Shore. The farmers had produce stands that were not staffed except for the times immediately following the ferry landings. So the farmers would go about their business until the clock showed it was time to head down to the stand on 13 for the short burst of vehicles. The exact time would depend on exactly how far your stand was from the ferry dock. Still very rural compared to almost everywhere within hundreds of miles

[@tamiemanning5108]

I remember when there was a locked cash box, & you could get your fruit on the honor system.

[@ameliajones9491]

A very nice experience when we drove on it a few years ago from Delaware to Virginia...

[@jdmarr2259]

Picture it. 1957. My dad, (who wasn't afraid of anything), opted to take us on the ferry across Chesapeake Bay rather than navigate this bridge & tunnel. I never knew what the fuss was about. Very cool video!!!

[@WS-bk7uu]

As a clausttophobic this looks absolutely terrifying!

[@dbcopper10]

I get sweaty driving across the Canso Causeway between Nova Scotia mainland & Cape Breton Island...and that's only 1 mile long.

[@leroyherron470]

Just drove across it today! Was neat experience!!

[@christophermatarazzo8862]

we used to drive over this every year we went on vacation to Virginia beach! amazing sight!

[@kristinschindewolf1399]

Love it!!! Cant wait to move down there in the next few months. Been traveling down here for the last few years for work.

[@Officialfilmed]

Thanks for the comment!! Same actually!!

[@eugenelaky1993]

I fish that bridge on my Grady White

[@edwinniemeier7186]

I had read about the chesapeak Bay and then later the tunnel growing up, it was very nice last week oct . 14th 2022 we finally made it. very impressive, especially when the timing of a freightor ship passing directly over at the same time , we were all the way from Olympia, washington state

[@kenk7451]

Thank you for the time lapse. It's really boring people posting in regular time.

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

I went to Williamsburg from NJ as a kid in 1978 and had a Super 8 movie camera. I filmed as we went on the bridge.

[@kristineroethle5028]

It was a most fascinating experience for going under the ocean in a tunnel was a very new experience, but I'm glad I got to do it, love it❤

[@NoName-hg6ez]

Wow what a ride i mean watching this video felt like i was driving on this bridge ...thanks i never been on it...

[@sarinvx]

I can't drive through the tunnel anymore. I get panic attacks. However, just call a head and they will have an employee drive your car over the bridge for you.

[@thegreenrangerstories8639]

What ? That actually exist ?

[@thegreenrangerstories8639]

Wow that actually exist . I’m going just to for the escort now thanks 😂😂

[@frankserrano9156]

So are you taking a boat? Or they drive you like you're miss daisy?

[@ACombineSoldier]

You need to just stop driving. If you can't handle a tunnel, there is no way in hell you can handle someone merging into you or even a simple traffic obstacle. It's people like you that slam on their brakes in tunnels and cause 20-mile backups. FUCK YOU.

[@Sammy-mp9xn]

Saw an ad for "Bay bridge drive overs" before.

[@brxyann]

Actually crossing this bridge yourself at night is great. Pure blackness except for the light that look tiny from far away is cool to see

[@BLUECHET]

Been across day and night in fair weather and in storms … an adventure each time….

[@jessiemcfarland3666]

I drove the tunnel from Williamsburg to Norfolk last year on vacation. That was pretty cool.

[@Officialfilmed]

Thanks for watching!

[@nibora4895]

I remember going through these tunnels as a kid on our way to Virginia Beach.

[@pacluv]

I remember the first time I went across this bridge, it was late at night and I couldn't see the water. But on the return trip it was daylight and I was shocked at how much water there was and I could see the Navy ships out there. And to me it seemed like the bridge wasn't that high up. Scared the crap 💩 outta me. That was before they added the extra lanes for each side. Now it's no problem. Love it.

[@CallsignEskimo-l3o]

I can't believe the tunnel is only a single lane in each direction!

[@eugenelaky1993]

They are building another tunnel do it will be two lanes in each direction

[@tkkirkland8376]

@@eugenelaky1993 yeah how long thats gonna take bout 5 years

[@eugenelaky1993]

@@tkkirkland8376 I believe it's supposed to be done this year.its been going on for a few years now

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

YOu would think for $130M in 1969 it should be 4 lanes!

[@Nza420]

Try riding over it back when it was single lane each direction the entire way, not just the tunnels.. it was scary to me.

[@mitchd434]

I love NC!, me have a tiny house down their one day. And take some weekend drives to the bridge and go fishing when ever/horseback riding! I now hate swimming in the ocean, but just love kayaking the waves as they break and that still kills my energy for the rest of the day! I'd also love to go crabbing too! Play some Golf here and their as well. That's about it, and watch some storms come in.

[@ohmissstrickland7026]

I first went over it in 2012 going to ocean city and I was mesmerized on the way there. On the way back, it was raining and unfortunate for me, my turn to drive. I was absolutely terrified. I've never had a panic attack but it felt like one was coming on. Its so narrow and it sways, then the water is still mesmerizing and the highway hypnosis....its just way too much. I couldn't imagine doing that as an everyday commute.

[@kimbaker8139]

Yesterday, the tire on my van completely blew out (undrivable) just before entering the second tunnel at minute 2:25 in this video-literally 100 ft from the entrance of the tunnel. Apparently, God still wants me alive because I'm not sure what would have happened in the tunnel. You cant see it from this video but giant tractor-trailers come straight at you with only a few inches to spare from their lane to yours. They have about 1inch before the roof of the truck hits the top of the tunnel. They rarely do the speed limit and ride your ass the entire way. It's scary as hell.

[@Sammy-mp9xn]

Omg! That's Scary!!😱 glad you made it out Ok! It doesn't look safe at all.

[@mamtadave3128]

Have been through this route( tunnel) in 2018 to Suffolk VA. Enjoyed it👌👌

[@adelissahunsley]

I can never get my head around how they build something like this over deep water, like how do you do construction under water?

[@budbundy5021]

I think I would have an anxiety attack if I had to drive this at night

[@christophers.o622]

I rode on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel many times during my first 2 years in the Navy aboard my first ship in Norfolk, VA. Going North on Friday afternoon to New Castle,Delaware either on a Greyhound bus the serviceman’s Express and going back to Norfolk,Virginia on Sunday nights, or I would carpool each way. Many Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard that are & we’re stationed in the Hampton Roads Metropolitian area were weekend commuters, commuting home on Friday afternoons and commuting back to Norfolk on Sunday nights or on Monday nights if it was Memorial Day, Labor Day,Discovery Day, New Year’s Day night if it was Monday. The ride across I liked it, this was from 10/20/1972 to 7/31/1974. I was originally going to ride across it on 9/22/1972, but it was closed due to damage caused by a Navy LST Class ship that was homeported at the Little Creek Amphibious Naval Base in Virginia Beach there. The Trailways bus I rode to Norfolk left New Castle,Delaware 45 minutes late and arrived in Norfolk,Virginia 90 minutes late.

[@pushkar2539]

Last time we drove on this tunnel bridge was some time in 2001-2002. It was my most enjoyable experience. I believe this is most exhilarating experience. Coming out of tunnel on a man- made small island, with aa gift shop was some great sight. Water all around you where one can see. Why none of the videos show statistics of this bridge? Every Civil/ Structural Engineer must visit this engineering feat.

[@evangelistarodrigo1]

Deus abençoe sua família

[@FrenchJae]

One of the most scariest bridges ive been over.

[@mrstl3000]

What makes it scary curious

[@alexq3417]

@@mrstl3000It has no pull over, no safety walls (you can just tip over), you are relatively close to the sea which freaks you out, and it’s an old bridge.

[@mrstl3000]

@@alexq3417 oh dang yea I couldn't do it lol thanks

[@WindWalkerDrones]

Always loved this bridge and tunnle

[@emgeezef]

Yeah, I never want a repeat drive across this. And under it. I did once to Chincoteague and away from Chincoteague. I dont need to ever see those places again. I would go on a boat in thr bay though, but that bridge is scary. I was so amazed though that my fear was diminished some, but once is enough. I am grateful to have seen it and grateful that I probably won't be back.

[@dbzsharpe3198]

Last time I rode on this tunnel was in 1976 the same year my grandma died in Florida. I loved it as a kid and want to go back. I was with my father and he was working in the summertimes in Delaware. I also miss going to Dover, Delaware.

[@johnwayne1409]

I drove over it when it first opened in 1949

[@KBAFourthtime]

I've got a feeling from watching this and other videos about this that the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has *two* underwater tunnels!

[@brandyvaughn1]

Moving there soon with my son I will be taking so many pictures of the bride and water I love costal town s🙏💯💯💕💕🤗👀

[@davebowrin7361]

One thing for sure is that #1 You Do Not want to be traveling on the chesapeake bay bridge tunnel or bridge in a storm. I have 2X they put those travel advisories on those places for a really good reason. And I was in passenger vehicles

[@lovedbymany388]

Omg stopping under the tunnel 😮

[@Bembeleke]

Been there plenty day and night cruising on the 18 wheeler....fun ride

[@Officialfilmed]

I can only imagine

[@sharongray6116]

I drove it in a work van , .y cousin n her husband was on back asleep. The bridge really beautiful driving at night . But all at once I see water ,bridge then eam ,we are in a tunnel under the ocean. Sorry but I prefer being water. It was a wonderful week ,I seen my son get his wings I. Army

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

First time I went over it was in 1984 and it was around 6am, 13 down through Virginia south of Pokomoke had mist on the fields, and the dawn had that summer haze that indicated we were headed for a very hot day. My dad drove over the bridge and it felt like the car was galloping the whole way. Went over and back a few years later with my then boyfriend and one of our best friends. Still remember and want to go back.

[@GlasfordEvans]

I was going to North Carolina from New York never knew I was going 2 across that bridge oh my God that was the rough feelings I ever have crossing that bridge through those tunnels I was so scared😢

[@johnricciojr.5324]

Definitely worth seeing this in person

[@izzytitus8224]

I thought there would be a lot more traffic. My dad wants to drive across this bridge but I'm terrified to go

[@layemayacita21]

I love to drive, but I feel tired just watching this long drive! It looks amazing tho!!! ❤❤❤

[@James-hs7eg]

I use to run that bridge a lot in the 90's driving a semi 🚛

[@patrick7481]

Great vid, thx. Wife feared the cbbt, went over, back later, she liked it. If you have gephyrophobia, it's long, get used to shorter bridges, avoid bad storms, maybe count deep breaths? 2 lanes and wide shoulder, you're not near low railing Ever notice when busy roads go from 2 to one lane, cars stop to merge? Seems as fast and cheaper to be 2 lanes with shoulder whole way than current bottleneck. How many tiles in the tunnel? Can you imagine putting all those on the ceiling, and both walls? Returning S wanting to go West along VA NC border, wanted to take 64 west, google kept saying 264 W, but that required EZ pass and not quicker, had to force it go 64 W. Weird, google voice said "take next exit 64 East" ?? Followed google, took 64 east to go west.

[@Roadtripmik]

I drive this all the time, i love it

[@jaydominguez7389]

The bridge lines are perpendicular with the horizons level...

[@AR1GAT0]

The sudden stop with the police lights made me nervous

[@djnone8137]

Just read that 16 people have driven off one way or another. I won't be the 17th

[@Udntnome]

This shit reminds me of the movie Daylight with Sylvester Stallone and the day after tomorrow. Holy hell!! Let the anxiety kick in!🤦🏻‍♀️🫠🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[@Jacobi21ful]

The bridge could use some major repairs.....

[@taragragg400]

JZ AKA GundampilotX Oh jrsus christ don't say that. I'm thinking about how bad the tunnel must be.

[@taragragg400]

Y'all got the dredge equipment on standby right? #florence

[@creeper9748]

I couldn't wait to drive across it.

[@neetfeet35]

I remember when there was only ONE bridge. One lane going and coming.

[@sschevmale24]

Guys dumb question. Why have the bridge go underground? Why not just keep it above

[@naturallydope6971]

No question is ever dumb. I wanna know too lol

[@DonnieDin]

I felt the humidity just watching this video 😂

[@susanzalewski996]

As a md. native been across many times

[@nas2187]

Omg I thought the other Chesapeake bay bridge was bad at 4miles long. 23 miles and tunnels 😓😓😓😓

[@lisagd22]

I haven't been on the Bridge Tunnel for years, but I live near the Bay Bridge, and I think the bridge is way scarier. It's so high, and the westbound span has these railings that don't look like they'd stop my car from going over the side. At least the Bridge Tunnel is low (I'm afraid of heights and bridges). It didn't bother me when I went over it.

[@leyaschiller800]

The regular bay bridge doesn’t really bother me but this one really does. It would be nice if both of them were only bridges without the tunnels at all. 😅😅😅

[@leyaschiller800]

It REALLY does 😨

[@conniemerritt3206]

Well, at least you don’t have to worry about deer running out in front of you!

[@Derek-r4v]

Papa took me across me and my brother in a early 90s thunderbird ill never forget...he told us that the walls was gonna cave in and be swept out Into the ocean and I havent been back since I stay my ass on dry land ...

[@JoJo-pu4cq]

Here because a truck veered off the bridge today and a man who escaped while sinking was last seen drifting away. Search resumes at daylight tomorrow. Please pray for this man safety

[@Sammy-mp9xn]

Jo Jo- Do you know what happened to the guy?..

[@kazeryu17]

They just found his body on Cape Hatteras in North Carolina.

[@leyaschiller800]

I went to highschool with him. We lost a very sweet soul that day 😓

[@roshaungoolsby4554]

I was just reading about this on Wikipedia 😢😢😭😭😭

[@AlphaDwg]

i'm sure many panic attacks have happened when traffic jams happen in the tunnel 😂

[@leyaschiller800]

I would faint if it was a jam in the tunnel it would be worse than a panic attack. 😨

[@karachallenger5093]

The Greyhound Bus drivers cross this bridge like pros.

[@bobbym.2130]

Driving across this at night is the absolute worst..😱😲😲😲😲😱😲😱

[@rmatt24]

What about crossing it in windy conditions, especially if a vehicle is top heavy??

[@robertthompson9643]

The Virginia DOT posts restrictions on their website and by Virginia 511 when conditions are hazardous.

[@Officialfilmed]

Also, they’ll put speed restrictions on the bridge and/or close it if it becomes a danger to traffic.

[@beverlyseward6918]

OMG, MAGNIFICENT!

[@eddiemanuel3946]

I like this song but i don't know the name of the winter or the name of the song? 🤔

[@danielvandommele1204]

Why are the bridge sections split double lane roads and the tunnel sections single lane combined? Why not have a broader tunnel that can support double lanes for both directions?

[@briarrose3947]

The only thing good about that bridge was Sting-Ray's restaurant on the Virginia side of the bay. It was inside a small gas station, but the food there was fresh, hot, and delicious! A must!

[@Officialfilmed]

Eastern Shore has some great food and it’s for sure a hidden gem!!

[@drewg.4487]

This is how we'd get to the Outer Banks every summer. I knew when we got here we didn't have much farther to go, and it was almost vacation time.

[@JeffOnboard]

It has been about 5 years since I used this, but I will be this weekend....Do you all know the current toll?

[@Officialfilmed]

$16 now I think. Depends on if it’s “on-peak” or “off-peak”

[@kingofallwhites]

It’s $78.14 now.

[@timothywalz9692]

What is the real drive time to cross the entire bridge? Also if you know approx how long in the tunnels. May need to go this route but very anxious

[@2fresh2kvids58]

I would say 16 to 20 mins

[@Scoobydoo1969-1ng]

I loved the music more than the bridge.

[@joshsrikishun1446]

I go on that Bridge tomorrow.

[@JeffOnboard]

I m going this weekend, what is the tool now days? Just so carry exact bills?

[@darylbernard2616]

When I drove this bridge/tunnel my thought was, "They could have made the tunnels a bit narrower so you'd be closer to the oncoming traffic..."

[@marc96accord]

I’ve seen water in there before not much but it’s was wet in there

[@jennyfamilyvlogs2393]

Enjoy Roadtrip guys.keep on vlogging po.thanks

[@MrMoto3421]

What name of song in video please

[@jims3251]

In which direction is the car with the camera traveling?

[@rjb073]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@syedhome185]

I love bridge 😊

[@justinmbangukira7034]

What is the name of the song guys, I love it