Scariest Bridge Chesapeake Bay Bridge Maryland

[@SADFORIAN]

Have only driven over it once when I was working in the area a few years back. Was surprised to see the sign offering a substitute driver, but then I got a look at it. It's definitely a beast. It was a little spooky, but not too bad. There are some tremendous views from up there.

[@pepawg2281]

My wife and I cross the bridge every year when we drive to Nags Head. We travel down the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, and then we cross back over to Norfolk on the Bay bridge-tunnel!! Best part is, we cross them again on the way back!!

[@ctbt1832]

I was told the bridge on 301 that goes into Virginia is more scarier than the one in Annapolis

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Will have to check it out😱

[@lego4virgo]

Oh yeah--I saw the angle of that span, and noped on back to I-95. I've done the Bay Bridge a lot--and I'll do that before that 301 bridge.

[@mulehead126]

I agree!

[@gretacarter3498]

I love going over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - my grandparent’s have a house in Bethany Beach, DE so we have to drive over this bridge to get there - my dad is fine driving over it - my mom does get a bit more nervous about but I love going across - the view is absolutely gorgeous !

[@davidpruiksma8014]

As a kid, we crossed this bridge all the time on trips to Jersey from D. C. Though I don’t like heights, I don’t remember ever being scared on this bridge. And, I think there was only one of them back then with one lane going each way.

[@aday1637]

I grew up in Maryland and have been across both spans many many times but over the 2 lane one more times due to it being the only one for so long. My buddy worked on a cement buster hammer 2 winters to demolish the concrete road surface on the 2 lane span. They did half one winter and the other half the following winter. They could only close the span during wintertime due to lower shore traffic. They used to close the 2 lane span each spring for a bay bridge walk for an entire Sunday. You could really get up close and personal with the bridge by walking it. We used to take the kids across and crab under the Kent Narrows bridge. I remember when both spans were built, the oldest in the 1950's. Prior to that you could cross on a ferry that took you to Talchester. There may have been other ferry crossings as well. Gone to the shore on Friday night after work for the weekend used to be bumper to bumper when there was only one bridge. Sunday coming back was spread out over a few more hours and was a bit easier. The shore traffic (going to/from Ocean City) was frantic during the summer months. Lots of memories watching this video.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

I’ve walked across the bridge too. I think they still do a bridge walk in November.

[@bridgetraveler7700]

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Annapolis Maryland used to have see through guardrails back in the day on the westbound span but eventually they put jersey barriers in but I don't know why.

[@shirleylackey801]

I've been over that bridge a million times and I only died once !! 😂

[@tearsforthedying]

I literally said the same thing "I'm glad I'm not driving" when we went over the Bay Bridge a few days ago on tour. We were going the opposite direction - so we didn't see how massive it was at first.

[@clewisinsurance435]

Drive it weekly. Without it the trip around the top of the bay is not doable for a commuter. You get used to it. But even being over it probably 1000 times at this point. It still freaks me out sometimes. Especially in fog or heavy winds. And the North/West bound span is the worst of the 2. Because often you have oncoming traffic. It is one of the scariest bridges in America. And possibly the world.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

@@clewisinsurance435 100%

[@SilverAuntie]

​@@WorrywartAdventuresJust a note. You said the bridge was 186 feet high, in the beginning of your vid. That's actually the clearance under the bridge to the water. The bridges, themselves, have a max height of 354 feet (eastbound), and 379 feet (westbound). I know it may be nitpicky of me to point that out, so I apologize if I came across like some snooty know-it-all! ❤❤❤

[@philthomas8351]

I have driven over the Bay Bridge in MD several times. The only thing that bothers me, are the metal grates on the roadway near the span of bridge. You have to use both hands to keep in your lane.

[@ruthdawsoncrawford6895]

I love going over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland, if I was still living up there I would go over it everyday. I love the salt water. It’s a great drive. I would do the driving job over this bridge if I lived up there. I was born in the Old AA Hospital and Mayo was home.

[@Essays4College]

I was surprised to learn that there are MEN that actually use that drive-me-over-the-bridge service!

[@A.Musa76]

I drive on the bridge many times, even in a snow blizzard and in the middle of the night. One thing I hate is that bridge will get backed up during road construction or accident. One more thing you only pay toll going East bound before you get on the bridge. West Bound you don't pay toll.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

You are brave to cross that bridge in a snow storm! As you saw in the video, we had good weather and it was scary.

[@pepawg2281]

Now it's all automatic with ez pass.

[@mscusna4244]

The last segment when she is traveling East Bound on the West Bound span. We Kent Islanders call that the suicide lane..

[@WorrywartAdventures]

LOL! That’s a fitting name. We drove over the bridge in a later video and captured the moment the police car clears the lane to start the westbound flow of traffic. 😬

[@rwboa22]

I have driven over this bridge half a dozen times. The original (two-lane) span is not bad, given that concrete paraphets are used; it's the newer (three-lane) span that makes me "white-knuckle" the entire time.

[@katieducky23]

Being from New York I have no idea why people find this bridge so scary I’ve driven over this bridge more than 100 times

[@cwil7934]

This was enjoyable, thanks for posting.

[@eikh1682]

3:11 Why are people still saying this is the longest bridge? Not only are people ignoring the Chesapeake Bay Bridge *Tunnel* , But the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway always ceases to exist. Not trying to be harsh or anything.

[@charles6771]

I have crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at least 75 times, 12 times driving a bus. I am not sure where the trepidation lies.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Thank god you are driving the bus and not me. The more times I’ve watched, the easier it’s gotten. Thanks for watching.🙂

[@robtman9199]

I have driven over this bridge between 6,000 and 7, 000 times. piece of cake as long as everyone drives with common sense. Try it at night in the middle of a storm, that can get wild.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

No thank you! We will pass on the storm 😬

[@TheFearedwarrior]

I drove over in a blizzard (2003 I believe.) With traffic going both ways...smh. This is something you won't get in other places that may have scary bridges.

[@jamieturnage4574]

i want to thrilled going over it either on my moped .biteing my nails the whole time. hope no one runs me over for going to slow on my way to washington dc

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Nooooooo! I can’t imagine.

[@CarFacts81]

Your grammar and spelling is terrible.

[@pattyraczynski9566]

Maybe in bad weather, I might get nervous. I’ve been on other bridges that scared me a heck of a lot more. Then again I’m not driving over it right now.

[@vaskylark]

When I was in my twenties my sister and I were heading to the beach and there was a car full of guys weaving in and out of people on the bridge. At the height of the bridge these dudes weaved in front of us and then lost control of the vehicle. They went airborn, took out a chunk of the bridge then pinballed back across again in front of us. It was raining orange sparks and somehow my sister managed to stop on a dime avoiding colliding with them. These dudes got out of the car and four of them picked up the car and moved it to one lane instead of blocking two lanes. Then they got in their buddies car who had stopped and was in front of them and drove on leaving the car on the bridge! I can't imagine the traffic they caused behind them. It is a scary bridge BUT the one that crosses from Virginia Norfolk area and is 25 miles and takes you to Delmarva penninsula is way, way, way scarier! There are areas where all you can see is ocean and it looks like you are crossing the ocean. That has to be the one they were referring to, not this Bay Bridge that is only 3 miles long. You get some wind and some chop and that bridge is downright terrifying with water coming up and splashing the road. Are we sure that's not the correct top scariest bridge in the world? It has like two or three tunnels too so it goes from bridge to tunnel to bridge to tunnel and ya can't see land at all!

[@SilverAuntie]

I'm with you! I DO NOT like the Bridge-Tunnel. Just the thought that, when the road takes that dive under the Bay, and you are in a tunnel deep, deep down, there may be cargo ships passing over your head! Those ships come and go from the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest ports in the country, if not the world! So, there is quite a bit of traffic going in and out of the Bay. The only time I went through that tunnel, I thought it was amazing, until a family member planted the fear of what might happen if a cargo ship sank on top of a tunnel. I know the chances are miniscule, but I had nightmares for a week. Needless to say, I've never had a desire to travel that way since, and I have lived in Maryland 40+ years.😱

[@WorrywartAdventures]

@SilverAuntie Almost every time I go through one of those tunnels I see a cargo ship approaching and have the same thought. Would rather go over the rickety old bridge and take my chances rather than be under water during a tunnel collapse. I know the chances are slim but just the thought of it😳

[@bettylackie7394]

My hands and feet are sweating watching this!

[@WorrywartAdventures]

😂

[@michelleluu9884]

I was at near by the bridge but don't want to go further. Thank much for the video.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

I don’t blame you. Thanks for watching.

[@donnamulholland7177]

I broke my fear of this bridge in 2016. I stayed in the middle lanes and did great. Coming back from Perrysville, MD after midnight, we got to the bridge only to find out that the Wedtbound side was closed for maintenance. For my first trip over that bridge going back home was a nightmare. Only one lane open going East and the other lane was going West. There was no turning back. Right then, I gave it to God. I learned that night that I had an easier time crossing the bridge at night verses day. I couldn’t see how high I was and even with traffic coming narrowly close going the other way, I was ok. I can now travel over that behemoth with confidence. Great video.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

That sounds like a complete nightmare! Glad you overcame the fear. We are getting better at crossing now. Still don't care for it when they open let traffic travel east and west on one span :O

[@bridgetraveler7700]

Did you know that there's a race across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Annapolis Maryland every year in November? It goes across the eastbound span and it's a 10k race so if you like running you can do this race if you register before the prices go up in June.

[@shannongreenwell1278]

I don’t think it’s scary, you want scary… you should’ve been across the one at Land between the lakes. Eggart’s Ferry Bridge, spooky!

[@BarryWilkinson]

Whoever was driving your car was too scared of the bridge to get payed, they hugged the center line way too much.

[@johnr5252]

Can you imagine paying someone to drive you over a bridge! That’s just sad……

[@joetoliversr174]

Try the c&d canal bridge!

[@theresemalmberg955]

Been across it once as a passenger. Didn't scare me. But then I cut my teeth on the Mackinac Bridge!

[@michellehop1986]

Look up Megler Astoria Oregon bridge. It may be longer. Not as high

[@WorrywartAdventures]

4+ miles. Will check it out when we make it to the west coast. Thanks for the tip.

[@saraharmstrong3012]

The Astoria bridge is 5 miles and the climb at the end is much more steep

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

Try walking across it during the Bay Bridge Walk/Run.

[@frankm8533]

Been driving it weekly since the 90s as a teen been in the area my whole life. Went over it 6 times in the last week Lol its nothing to us locals. Ive been stuck on top for hrs cause of accidents ive seen it all on their people jump off of it many times a month ive actually watched it happen. I was on the suicide lane year couple years ago and the vehicle two in front of me wreaked into on coming traffic head on collision

[@WorrywartAdventures]

It’s less traumatic the more we travel back and forth over the bridge. Still not a fan of being in the one lane traveling against two lanes of west bound traffic especially after reading about your experiences. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels👍🏼

[@chadwalters8569]

Miss this route….Ocean City 👍🏻

[@frankbrunetti2109]

I've been over this bridge a few times, my first time it was the biggest bridge I've ever seen but the scariest bridges I've seen on video are probably the bay bridge tunnel and seven mile bridge between Florida and the keys, so this is not the scariest.

[@ernestrichardson2301]

Try driving across it at night. There's no lights. Just the headlights illuminates the bridge.

[@ralphstevens2776]

Love driving across it

[@TheBrwneydgrl]

I hate that bridge. It scares the hell out of me.

[@mulehead126]

Lady get a grip! I don't like heights one bit, but that bridge never frightened me. I've been over it hundreds of times, the key is not to look down, simply drive carefully and there's no problem. It's quite a scenic ride. I know many people though who would prefer to never have to drive over it, so I do sympathize with you.

[@busybee2033]

This was funny at the end 🤣 2 hands please

[@vanessalloyd3224]

Scary, indeed. Yep ! Yikes 🥵

[@mark1161]

I was warned about this bridge but wanted to avoid the Baltimore traffic when the Key bridge collapsed. I should have listened. I crossed it on a motorcycle and it was worse than any driving experience I have ever had.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

On motorcycle???? No thank you! 😬

[@michaellake5269]

Try crossing this bridge in a semi.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

😬

[@WorrywartAdventures]

@stephen persic sounds unnerving 😳 and yummy 🦀

[@savoirfaire5460]

as a kid in the 70s I was on the bridge when a hurricane hit when we rode the bus from NYC to Norfolk the waves was hitting the bus it was me my bro sis and we was sh!tting bricks 20 years later I was speeding a got a ticket on the bridge and found out I was the daddy

[@aday1637]

...Different bridge Savoir. You're talking about the bridge tunnel where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean

[@savoirfaire5460]

no this was in the 70s like I said a hurricane hit when we was crossing the bridge not by the island tunnels the storm was throwing waves on the on to the road hitting the bus

[@WorrywartAdventures]

OMG!😳

[@ChildofGod3712]

I don’t see what is so scary about driving over this span, Trailways and Greyhound buses used to cross this bridge tunnel all the time back in the day as drivers did it for a living…so lady please!😅

[@WorrywartAdventures]

thank god for people who don't get scared driving across that bridge! It does get easier though.

[@ChernekaRankins]

That was one SCARY BRIDGE!! I'm like you. I would NEVER want to drive on that bridge or any other bridge like it. If I did I know without a shadow of a doubt that the Acadian Ambulance including both vehicles and helicopters would have to come see about me.😆😆 I would've been in high frequency panic mode.I would be experiencing all kinds of physical sicknesses crossing that bridge. I would have anxiety attacks, an a heart attack too and I don't even have heart problems, asthma, diarrhea, and probably go into a seizure. 😄😄 I'm laughing about what I just said, but, I'm serious at the same time. I would've been a hot mess on that bridge. Driving that type of bridge is definitely not for the weak and scary people like me. And the bad and most scary part is if I was to experience those things while driving that bridge, there's no shoulder for me to pull over on that bridge to stop so therefore I would have to continue the drive.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Your description😂🤣👍🏼

[@jessiescott9313]

😃😃😃say no more that is the bridge I hope I will never cross . My Grands is in Virginia and my son is in Maryland. Once I almost had to cross, I was in the wrong land in Virginia when I saw the bridge sign I hurry up and made a U turn 😅

[@WorrywartAdventures]

@@jessiescott9313 I don’t blame you. That said, we are thinking about crossing it on foot for the 10k bridge run in November.

[@dalejestes8166]

I never really had any problem with driving on the bay bridge

[@sholajohnson7482]

Most insane bridge everrrrr!!! 😱 The architect is obviously a jokester! 😡

[@CarFacts81]

Unnecessary Dramatics!

[@ctbt1832]

If your really scared you can take the long way lol

[@indriadrayton1132]

Who designed this bridge, Marquis de Sade?!!!!

[@Chewieization]

you could never do the seven mile bridge to key west.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Just did. No ptoblem🤷🏻

[@Chewieization]

@@WorrywartAdventures i love going over that bridge! been over many times.

[@jaimedawn1374]

It's just a bridge, lol

[@mbtvusa1974]

scary sya pero magandang bridge

[@MrBuddy7798]

i drive it all the time lol just a bridge

[@michaelfarmer4932]

I have been over many times, not scary to me at all

[@treadhead]

OK. ON A. MOTORCYCLE BUT THE BRIDGE GOING. TO. O.C. , GOING TO OK --- B U T GOING BACK --- SCARY , THOSE. EXPANSION JOINTS. ALONG WITH THAT BAD WIND HITTING US & OUR. BIKE ---- MAINTAINING LANE CONTROL & T R Y I N G. NOT TO LOOK DOWN ------ WISH THAT THERE WAS A FERRY SERVICE ---- WOULD GLADLY PAY !!!!!

[@chadwalters8569]

This bridge is just long, not scary…..

[@dlataya4124]

How long does it take to get across?

[@imreallyagoat]

Chesapeake Bay Bridge is still in Virginia

[@isaacrhodes2024]

You mean Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel? The bridge is in MD.

[@imreallyagoat]

@@isaacrhodes2024 yeah the bay bridge tunnel I meant Lmfao cuz Virginia has that small strip of land

[@aday1637]

Stick to the facts, maam (Sgt Joe Friday).

[@mancityontopfrfr]

Not that true. I’ve been over.

[@earlbrown1803]

I HATE.....HATE.....HATE....HATE IT. try it when it raining. By far the worse

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Raining and at night!

[@earlbrown1803]

@@WorrywartAdventures yeah nope. No thanks. I will leave that for the brave to do. Lol

[@busybee2033]

It's not scary 😮