Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Underwater - Virginia Beach - Virginia - 4K Infrastructure Drive

Sunset drive on the famous Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel with carries US 13 from the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia to the Eastern Shore of the state.
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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT, officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge-Tunnel) is a 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge-tunnel that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Delmarva and Hampton Roads in the U.S. state of Virginia. It opened in 1964, replacing ferries that had operated since the 1930s. A major project to dualize its bridges was completed in 1999, and a similar project to dualize one of its tunnels is currently underway.
With 12 miles (19 km) of bridges and two one-mile-long (1.6 km) tunnels, the CBBT is one of only 12 bridge-tunnel systems in the world and one of three in Hampton Roads. It carries US 13, which saves motorists roughly 95 miles (153 km) and 1+1⁄2 hours on trips between Hampton Roads and the Delaware Valley compared with other routes through the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. As of January 2021, over 140 million vehicles have crossed the CBBT.[3]
The CBBT was built and is operated by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia governed by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation. Its construction was financed by toll revenue bonds, while operating and maintenance expenses are recovered through tolls. In 2002, a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) study commissioned by the Virginia General Assembly concluded that "given the inability of the state to fund future capital requirements of the CBBT, the District and Commission should be retained to operate and maintain the Bridge-Tunnel as a toll facility in perpetuity".
The CBBT is often confused with the similarly named Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which crosses the Chesapeake Bay farther north in Maryland in Annapolis, near the United States Naval Academy.

[@jeffreycollier4220]

I will never forget going across this bridge in a storm .Me and my buddy Jose had two empty container trailers we were the only two knuckleheads out there.God is so good.Thank You Lord Jesus Christ he saved us wow.

[@annhenry793]

U both were not alone Jesus was with You. God Bless You Bro.

[@Cheyenergy]

The rainbow on the left side is so beautiful

[@GreatAussieDrives]

Great video mate! The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel sure is a seriously impressive feat of engineering, especially considering it was built back in the 1960s. Definitely a road I want to experience for myself one day!

[@user-vx6ep1fj6y]

Это первый мост , а второй в 90-х годах..

[@heavensent5181]

I never even knew it existed. Amazing

[@edwardsmith4557]

Just went over this last month. Very impressive.

[@cherylstewart8611]

This is the most scenic bridge/tunnels I’ve been on. My husband and I have traveled this route many times. My family is from the Hampton Roads area. We’ve had the pleasure of seeing a military Hoover craft, submarine, pods of dolphins and many recreational fishing boats. We are always excited to what we will see on the next trip.

[@shaynestephens]

My family and I went across this bridge-tunnel on the day it opened. We were returning to New York State from vacationing in Florida. We waited in line for hours.

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Wow. That's a true once in a lifetime experience seeing something like this when it was first completed.

[@FoxRivers778]

What a pretty sky and rainbow.

[@NewbiusSupreme]

imagine not having enough gas 💀

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Better start walking then 😂

[@KingLarbear]

Lol

[@bernadettemalec9472]

The coolest bridge/tunnel ride ever!!

[@Louis-qi1gz]

THAY will take care of you 💲💲💲💲🔧

[@thefutureisnow7300]

17 miles is a loooooooong way to ouch your car

[@dennishayes65]

My family and I drove on this bridge from Maryland to Virginia back in the summer of 1986. We came from Cape Cod in Massachusetts visiting my brother and family. I was stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va. in the early to mid 1970s.

[@njaneardude]

My neck of the woods 😁 When I was a kid we watched an old black and white film on the making of the bridge in school. Of course one of the engineering wonders of the world 👍 If you're a seafood lover go to Stingrays in Cape Charles. Hole in the wall diner with amazing platters.

[@Jamal3.87]

I love the view of the rainbow 🌈 Awesome! I’ve never been on/in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel but I’ve seen pictures and old KZbin videos with bad quality but your video makes me wanna drive it sooner rather than later. I have no other reason to be down there but what the heck lol

[@MileageMikeTravels]

It's a nice drive. Only thing is I wish it wasn't raining.

[@karimahalbert9687]

I had to get on this bridge a few weeks ago going to Virginia Beach. We unknowingly took this route. What made it really bad is that I had a panic attack because I am afraid of bridges. Used to going to Virginia and Virginia Beach but never have I taken this route. It was terrible.

[@crollwtide9452]

The rainbow and sunset were gorgeous

[@nrg6245]

As someone whose lived in all over in Virginia like Chesapeake ,Virginia Beach , Richmond ,Winchester most of my life. Chesapeake has always been beautiful.

[@dale58]

The rainbow was a nice touch.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

I see they're building a new tunnel at the Thimble Shoal Channel, which means they'll twin the other tunnel too. All that's needed to upgrade this to an interstate is provide up to date parapet safety walls and a full breakdown lane. I understand a new interstate will run from Hampton Roads to Raleigh NC called I-87. Upgrade this crossing and you could extend it via US-13 up to the I-87 Major Deegan Expressway in New York City so the route can run from Raleigh all the way to 🇨🇦🍁Canada🍁🇨🇦... 🤔

[@Sasfoot]

Even though it's 17 miles long, I actually think I'd have an easier time on this than the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. I watched the video of you crossing the CBB and my legs were shaking. I think it mostly has to do with my acrophobia and how much lower this one is.

[@Chantalhewins]

More people have actually fallen off of this one and died though. Mostly tractor trailer drivers

[@dvnrhillary]

😀I could see a rainbow in the background! 🌈

[@carlahead5072]

Good afternoon Mike!! Thank you so much for this great video as your videos keep getting better every time !!! Thank you so much for that ride on The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and for the scenic breathtaking views too. I live 2 hours from the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel in Williamston NC . My mom has ridden on that bridge years ago with a friend of hers to Baltimore, Maryland. Especially loved watching your Outer Banks Drives as I live about the same distance from there as I do from that bridge. Will continue watching your videos and I appreciate the ones you’ve recently made in NC where I live and of Atlanta GA , where I was born and raised. Many thumbs up!! Oh there’s a new bridge in Rodanthe Called the Jug Handle Bridge and hope you’ll check it out soon. Take care and safe travels

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I heard about that Rodanthe Bridge. I really was hoping that it was going to be open before I went to the Outer Banks but I guess I'll have to make another trip out there to check it out.

[@RichardinNC1]

Nice video. I've been on it several times, round trips in 96 and 2011, and northbound in 2015. The rest areas at the tunnel entrances are neat. You can see from island to island.

[@eth39232]

Thanks! I've been on the Bay Bridge Tunnel in 1983 (father drove) and 2016 (by myself), and I have utmost respect for those who designed and built it. Also, Hampton Roads is my second favorite place I lived.

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Thanks a lot! This one is truly one of America's great engineering achievements. What's the top favorite place ahead of Hampton Roads?

[@eth39232]

@@MileageMikeTravels Favorite place I have lived in Daytona Beach. I also have lived in Asheville, NC where you have been. I live near Jackson, MS where you also have been, but it's not my favorite.

[@EpicPooh]

Beautiful! ❤ I live in MI and everyone's talking about this tunnel right now! Super cool video and THE RAINBOW 🌈 in the back is GORGEOUS!!!

[@coreyhollett9118]

I'll be crossing this in February for what will be my 2nd time across.i am definitely looking forward to it.

[@julinalilly7439]

Nice drive through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

[@tameikabrown]

Outta The Beaches I’ve Gone To In My Lifetime Virginia Beach Is Definitely 1 Of Em I Definitely Wanna Go To Eventually Hopefully 🙏🏽

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Lots to do on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

[@fastbow9]

Made this on a motorcycle trip many years ago! They should have a giant mural on the walls of the tunnel depicting under sea life!

[@thefutureisnow7300]

Yeah it needs a splash of color. That time makes it look like a truck stop from the 90s

[@Theshootfashion]

We would rather have people keeping their eyes on the road. When driving under water. This is not a mesuem

[@kurtheidel6535]

I just drove over southbound yesterday. Will be doing the northbound trip on Saturday.

[@dougpotoreiko815]

I love taking this route down to florida and back,it’s awesome

[@monique.thenurse55]

I love all your travel videos..the sunset is amazing ..this is the longest 1 684 Chesapeake bay bridge kind of scary ever because it’s so close to the water..it takes at least 45 mins cross underwater 💦

[@michaelhargus4316]

I'm from the Hampton Roads Area, my family still lives there, but I never been acrossed it. While one could see the CBBT from the beaches in Hampton, especially on a crystal clear night when the lights are burning, I still never been acrossed it but I want to and hopefully soon

[@gordonsnell6735]

Pretty cool, going through 2 tunnels 😊😊

[@revmichaelm]

I liked the rainbow during the first 3 minutes

[@aliadam575]

🇺🇸❇⚓🔩⚓❇🇺🇸.....An engineering marvel I must say excellent vid sir/senor!....

[@aspieangel1988]

I have been over this bridge. It’s so cool 😊

[@GamingBren]

That new tunnel will be cool!

[@silverhawk24]

I love this bridge! Nice work bro

[@cherijones6722]

Beautiful sunset!!!

[@JayTheGreat_Gaming]

I never thought you'd drive on this. I've been on this bridge going to see my grandma in New Jersey. What part? The State Capitol. This is the longest bridge next to the Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana and the other Bay Bridge in Maryland.

[@sharonrivers1347]

Pretty rainbow.pretty blue sky.nice sunset.couldnt ask for a better day then that.other then the scary tunnels.ive been thru my share.then then rain had to go n ruin it.lol.

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Yeah this would've been perfect if not for that pesky rain.

[@sharonrivers1347]

@@MileageMikeTravels got that right.makes the ride even scarier.😱😱😱🥺😟🌧️

[@wensmyrtlebeachliving]

That was pretty cool.

[@driveCore]

I was just there two nights ago. I recorded it too! Beautiful sunset

[@jeffreybennett8893]

Let's see it please!

[@mariabattaglia5428]

And with a beautiful rainbow

[@keithclark720]

I remember driving on the bridge in 1976 got sleepy after I came out had to pull over and rest

[@laquisiagreen7507]

I’ve been on/in this bridge/tunnel. Oooh man I was like 🫣😳😳😳

[@bwill357]

I grew up in VA Beach and we traveled to NYC a lot so I’ve crossed this bridge countless times, I know it like the back of my hand I remember when it was just one bridge and just 2 lanes....whatever you do, DON’T SPEED 😂

[@jamesstark8316]

Bruce: Me too. Drove it round trip most weekends 1974 - 1976. Pretty scary when just one lane each way, at night, with high winds and crazy drivers. Much more relaxed experience these days. Greetings from Newport News.

[@kristydavis4354]

Traffic jam 😱😱😱😱

[@4funJust4you]

I have never been to this Chesapeake bay bridge before on US Route 13. Reminds me of the one on US Route 50. Virginia Beach is like Ocean City.

[@richardcleary9107]

Was glad when the second bridge was built...hated it did not include it's own tunnels. Nothing like the last one on it during a horrible storm with waves coming up on the bridge. Northern end was built on what was Air Force land at the time until the radar site was closed.

[@richardwilson3400]

At certain times that tunnel bridge is scary and at certain times expecially at night I have seen things that I have no way of explaining but this much I can tell you one stormy night drive on this bridge made me believe in Chessi the the Chessipeak Bay seamonster exists. I have seen waves so high that water has been on the bridge from the waves. But it's also one of my most favorite drives when I was driving semi trucks at times driving across this can scare the shit out of you and at other times it is very peaceful from the original Highway Prisoner 22 years of trucking.

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Wow. I try to avoid them at night. People start driving crazy at night and I definitely don't want to be on a bridge with them if I can help it.

[@cynne117]

Thank you for sharing

[@cherijones6722]

Ohhhh look at the rainbow 😊

[@traydamus]

I hold my breath thru the tunnels

[@prissyscorpio3668]

I’ve lived in Hampton Roads my entire life and have only crossed this once. I avoid it at all cost lol. We have too many bridge tunnels here, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to them. This and the Monitor Merrimack I feel are the worst.

[@bradlitchford476]

nice rainbow too.

[@GreenDragon-e7t]

Every day travel for me.

[@nicholasciviero7289]

I've seen various videos of this bridge. What is it setup currently? Suspension, tunnel, etc

[@bamncc]

I love driving this route. The toll can kick rocks though lol

[@almikelipscomb]

How much is the toll?

[@nathanmohn4272]

$15 at least

[@ericneumann8509]

I just Subscribed.

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Thanks

[@almikelipscomb]

My parents had a motorhome back around 1975 and ws broke down on the bridge part. Ended up being fuel filter was clogged.

[@MileageMikeTravels]

How scary was that to be broke down in the middle of such a bridge?

[@Christy-fw7vv]

This is the longest bridge ever

[@darrenkelliott2459]

I can smell this video.

[@gordonsnell6735]

Did you see that rainbow on the left side of the screen?? That's pretty cool 😎😎

[@Skulldozer25]

bridge pavement sound stops at 4:02

[@dan56151]

I can't believe this road is a toll because this is the only road that goes to the eastern shore.

[@flydragon7256]

:: Not to be confused with the Chesapeake Bridge from Tuesday's video.

[@MileageMikeTravels]

💯

[@donavanjohnson409]

The bridge part I'm not scared of It's just the underwater tunnels that I'm scared of

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Indeed. At least you can swim in the water. If something goes wrong in the tunnel...it's over

[@Louis-qi1gz]

Watch the too headed monster about the way they built the under water bridge 🤔😎

[@heavensent5181]

I wonder if people go jogging thru there

[@boomerang6130]

What happens if there is a serious accident? Does traffic backup? What if your car dies while driving underneath?

[@nico_trill]

Mike can u do us-421 from Clemmons nc to Wilkesboro nc

[@dasheffield5596]

How much is the toll to cross the bridge?

[@yosbanylao5531]

I’m going to Virginia beach tomorrow on Monday may 27 2024

[@positively_broad_st3780]

I actually like driving across this bridge, the tunnels not so much, depending on traffic. Above the south tunnel is an observation area, a fishing pier, and a restaurant/bar/convenience and gift store (It's temporarily closed until sometime in 2023.) Not too far in on the northside of the bridge (just beyond the southbound toll booths) is another observation area. You can also u-turn just before you come to the toll booths if you want to travel the bridge in the opposite direction and don't want to pay another toll. The toll is expensive, so you don't want to miss that u-turn area. Both the observation area on the northern side and the pier/restaurant atop the south tunnel are accessible from both directions. How much is that toll now, somewhere around $15? Are they ever going to build the other two tunnels?

[@MileageMikeTravels]

I think was $16. No word on when the other two tunnels will be built.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

Looks like they got started on the south tunnel

[@darrellwilliams9850]

There under construction now

[@Louis-qi1gz]

The best ever fish 🐟 is the black sea bass I've never had a better Sea food 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 and in the Bay Bridge 🇺🇲

[@KingLarbear]

I'm from Richmond and we don't ever go near that tunnel lol

[@howardcitizen2471]

I like the videos with Mike narrating better.

[@dougpotoreiko815]

Is the rest stop open yet on the bridge yet?

[@leonation89]

Too many truck drivers lost their lives on that bridge

[@vickiedeal3507]

No way!!!!

[@ryanearles2024]

Ah yes. The CBBT. A great bridge. Hey, Mike when will you tackle Philly and NYC?

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Philly videos should be soon. After wrapping up the other spots in Maryland and Virginia that I want to hit. NYC after New Jersey.

[@JimAllen-Persona]

@@MileageMikeTravels You’re going to love New York 😂😂 Philly should be interesting.. it was always a challenge driving there. Chicago is the drive I want… Lake Shore Drive from North to South. I haven’t done the whole thing but it is beautiful.

[@GolfClash2718]

@@JimAllen-Persona good ole 41

[@user-fj2wj5hj9d]

Why does it need to be partially under water?

[@ronniehill6142]

17 men were killed building this bridge. One per mile.

[@70smusicjunkie]

I expected to be underwater and saw only what looked to be a concrete wall

[@walkingnote1090]

been thinking about moving to to VA beach

[@VaRockerDude]

It’s a great place to live

[@MileageMikeTravels]

Yeah it's pretty nice

[@marissabateman7229]

Do you ever get scared driving in any of these types of areas?

[@angelabeltran3320]

🌈🌈🌈 love the rainbow 🌈 ❤

[@Karma-iz4ir]

Water bridges are scary.

[@wclifton968gameplaystutorials]

Nice video, as for someone from the UK, I'm not sure why this roadway needs more than 1 lane of traffic in each direction since the traffic seems oddly low for night/evening traffic... I'm also surprised that there isn't a single shared pedestrian and bicycle path on one side of the road...

[@KailuaChick]

Probably just for safety in case there’s an accident or someone’s car breaks down

[@GolfClash2718]

Nobody in their right mind is walking 20 miles, I have to say it, and as for a bicycle path, it doesn’t appear to be possible to put one into that tunnel. It’s already kinda tight

[@wclifton968gameplaystutorials]

@@GolfClash2718 ok I see now, I did not know the road bridge was 20mi long...

[@GolfClash2718]

@@wclifton968gameplaystutorials yeah it’s kinda insane. Not really thought of… but there’s longer. The Lake Ponchatrain (butchered to hell) Causeway is 25 miles (40 kilometers) long and takes nearly 30 minutes to cross with a speed limit of 65mph (105k/h)

[@patriciamvisnofsky4750]

🏞️ good afternoon all 🛥️ I was on the Chesapeake bridge only once🚗 I couldn't wait to get off of it the tunnel is scary being under the bridge that long 🛥️ mom and I decided on the way back to take the ferry to Cape May and take the Garden State Parkway home 🛥️🛥️ I was in Skyline Drive okay going down because of the mountain on the side won't go back up it do to No Guard rail if you went over wouldn't find you or the car

[@MasonColemanWright1234]

I never been to Virginia Beach Virginia

[@MPB059]

You should visit VA Beach it’s a mellow city and there’s lot to do

[@wenruigao3862]

What's the speed limit in this bridge？

[@jackcantrell791]

I went over this thing it's scary did not like it at all I've been over the other one too that was more scary

[@kennypalermo9071]

Was this your very first drive on the CBBT?

[@MileageMikeTravels]

First time on the channel. I've been on it before.

[@kennypalermo9071]

@@MileageMikeTravels What've you been before?

[@Cody-Floyd]

home

[@nasarck5549]

👍👍

[@TheShak3300]

This gives me anxiety

[@martianmurray]

I drove thru all those Hampton Roads tunnels multiple times before I realized they went underwater lol

[@nintendonerdsvideos4727]

I think toll roads are unconstitutional. First we are charged taxes to build the roads, then charged to use the road. It's double dipping at its finest.

[@stevenmeansphotography3861]

Never

[@Droford824]

The repeated thumping over the sections of the bridge is annoying

[@edwardrasmussen3465]

The thumping over the sxpansion joints on this bridge is nothing compared to the thumping anywhere on the New York State Thruway.

[@trae_tha_trucker412]

That bridge is not so fun in a big truck