Why Are Some Bridges Also Tunnels? Snow Broom To Virginia Ports.

While driving to Norfolk area Virginia, I ask why are these bridges combined with tunnels?
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[@haroldbenton979]

The Chesapeake bay is the entrance to Norfolk Naval base the largest Naval base in the Eastern US. Well during the design phase for the Chesapeake Bay bridge it was the cold war. The USA was worried about the Soviet Navy attacking the Bridge and blocking access to the base. So by putting tunnels on it at the deepest points of the channel that point became moot for the USA. That is also why there's more than 1 of those tunnels so incase we ever had gone to war with the old Warsaw pact nations. We had multiple ways to get our fleet out of Norflok and into the Altantic. We did not build a bottleneck where they could just sit at and shoot our fleet at.

[@davidmaust1415]

The Chesapeake was done for practical reasons of going under shipping lanes vs very high spans on 17+mi stretch, but was still an engineering feat in its day

[@jasonphillips3146]

I Love that old cabover. I may have to find one myself, I have a 2017 Prostar. You delivered about 10 miles from my house. Keep the videos coming.

[@gregbridges2365]

The Hampton tunnels Bridge are for large military ships especially carriers that go in and out over tunnels. Or is that Chesapeake Bay? Anyway ships go in and out of port over tunnels

[@michaelhunt4853]

Thats the monitor merrimac memorial bridge tunnel

[@TheLowlyTraveller]

They built the bridge/tunnel combo for defense reasons. They believed that if a bridge were built and were attacked, the damaged bridge would prevent the ships from getting back out to sea. They decided to tunnel under the channel so the ships can still get out to sea if we were to ever be attacked.

[@charlesblizzard718]

You are correct.

[@curiousgeorge5992]

An attack would collapse a tunnel too🙄

[@michaelrocker9000]

@@curiousgeorge5992 but the tunnel wouldn't obstruct naval vessels from transiting through the channel.

[@ArtStoneUS]

And the tunnel has no limitation on how tall or wide the ships can be going in and out, now or in the future.. Norfolk has a lot of military activity.

[@curiousgeorge5992]

@@michaelrocker9000 infrastructure goes down tunnel flood

[@bryancrawford8498]

Big Welcome To Virginia Steve!

[@timothyedmiston8756]

You have truly created a Cabover that people would like to have the old-school look. The old-school sound does not get any better than that anybody that’s a real truck driver no matter what’s your age loves your truck

[@ArtStoneUS]

Up in the New York City area you can see what happens if you don't have a tunnel. As container ships got taller and taller, they could not fit under the Bayonne bridge - so they undertook an expensive modification to increase the clearance by 64 feet.

[@tuffy3211]

Luv the look and sound of the new stacks Steve great job .

[@glenjones6980]

Orwell needs rewiring, the rain is only supposed to start when the interior light comes on as you get out to load/unload, it should then stop when the light comes on as you climb back in the cab after finishing. That's how it works in the UK and we don't want you to feel short changed :) To be fair though it probably takes a bit longer to put 12 cars on and off and we do have big raindrops over here. Big, cold, wetter than a wet thing on wetday raindrops. Standing 16 foot in the air loading we're also a bit nearer the source of the damn things too!

[@billvose7360]

I sure do recognise those roads. I lived just North of where I-664 runs for 40 years and worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for 30 of those years. Took the tour of the Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel the day before it opened.

[@timbullins6852]

Old Orwell looking good with those brand-new stacks 😊

[@xXSlickNickXx757]

Dang its so cool to watch u drive the roads ive been down so many times. wish I could see Orwell in person. I like the older style trucks and the cabovers for sure are my favorite. Stacks are lookin good sun shining bright on them!

[@3tone379]

Man nothing beats straight pipes a cat and a tunnel great mixture

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Steve really enjoy all the different camera angles and your commentary and the music. Looking forward to your next video stay safe Steve.

[@paulbrown8370]

Traveled that route on the Bay Bridge when i was in the Army there at Ft, Eustice, Va, we called it Ft. Useless instead though.

[@tomclaes450]

Old school rules Steve keep up the good work👍👍👍👍

[@S3pra]

Absolutely loved the editing style in this video - awesome work as always; keep up the good stuff !!

[@deionchampion72]

I love this truck cabover Pete is always been my favorite

[@bartphillips6391]

Orwell is absolutely bad ass and still makes it happen!! Thank you so much for all the cab views. I learned to drive when I was 12 on 78 KW K100 and the memories this brings back are timeless. God I miss driving a cab over.

[@geraldhutten7338]

You kept a good poker face going through the tunnel. I was grinning.

[@glentyler603]

It’s good to see Orwell blowing twin smoke clouds again!

[@KeithJibben]

Fix it right, do not spare a dime. No bubble gum, baling wire or duct tape has been my motto for the past 45 years. I have a 92 and 93 KW K100E cab overs that with 7 seven axles grossing 132,000 go anywhere I send them. Keep on keepin' on!!

[@kopplinfamily7529]

You started this video in my neck of the woods, I used to love going to eat at the Iron Skillet when I was younger, not so much anymore.

[@thomasknisley]

Hay Steve Thomas from Franklin Ohio Warren county Ohio thought let you know I so watch your awesome channel love you and Orwell and your spirit is amazing 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍

[@tomclaes450]

Very Nice cab over Steve 👍💪👍💪👍💪👍💪👍💪

[@michaelstephens9141]

For the naval base, ships have access to get in and out. If anyone was to decide to blow up the bridge, the ships could still get in and out.

[@nascar2010j24]

I don't blame you for wanting to pass that Swift driver and get away as quickly as possible 😳🤣

[@stansdds]

Never fails, you wash your car or truck, then it rains. Don't ya love the sound going through the tunnel? Back in the 80's, when I had my hot rod 72 Gran Torino Sport, I loved every opportunity to go through the Hampton Roads tunnel. Crack the window open and listen to the exhaust system. Good times! Yes, I know why. As a native Virginian, I should know!

[@toy4x4nj]

The Cargo ships and for the Navy ships could get to port. I guess it was easier to make a tunnel than build a really tall bridge. Spent a few days in Norfolk. and did drive on that road with the tunnels

[@danielanderson6751]

The tunnel is mainly there for ships to pass over because the could varry from ship to ship and depending on the size it would be unpractical to build a bridge tall enough to accommodate the ship without being a draw bridge for structural and economic reasons

[@michaelholmes562]

I absolutely love this channel ....Steve, your as real as they come Brotha

[@jamesmusser6160]

Steve your commentary re the " channel" should have included that the tunnels are necessary to allow warships to pass overhead. Hampton Roads is the largest natural port in the world, and home to Norfolk Naval Base, the world's largest.

[@franklinhill3903]

That brings back so many memories I drove for 25 years cross that tunnel over a 100 times thanks for the memories my friend I'm from Richmond Virginia luv the videos

[@mikeyjones5261]

Man I love the sound of orwell

[@darylthisdelle7702]

Yup, Orwells sound is much more clearer and more detailed. Going into the tunnel showed that. I wonder since there is less restrictions on the exhaust side of things is Orwell actually processing air faster creating a bit more power. It may not be, I was just wondering. Another great video FSC. Say hi to Maggie and Dave for me please. Team FSC. Have a great and a safe day. Happy trails and happy motoring.

[@curiousgeorge5992]

Watch temperatures beware valve burning at higher flow

[@tericnoah8836]

Double Chooch, beautiful!

[@jayarnett3566]

Another awesome vedio thanks for sharing I like the way you do your vedios driving your truck

[@timatwell3728]

I've delivered A lot of stuff to the power plant that set's over on the right side of that place but it's been a few year's we don't have a sales man that work's all of that area right now I never did like going across the bridge's and tunnels the wind across those bridge's are brutal at time's even in a flatbed . but stay safe and keep the video's coming

[@bradandrews5750]

On a really calm day you should try and blow smoke rings with your new stacks! Lol

[@producerk8247]

That track and those video edits were spot on... you made my day! 🤘 Edit: Answer to the bridge/tunnel question... The short answer: shipping lanes. Ships need a way to the ports, specifically military and those oversized cargo ships. A tall bridge would be insane and the amount of land needed just to get up it would not be logical. As far as that derailment... I live with the 30 mile radius of that incident. Lovely isn't it?

[@khanyisaningcobo8438]

Yeah at 05:40 baseline

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Love the way that kitty sounds through them pips o yea time to GIT R DONE be safe

[@raysutube]

Is it just me or is there some lens effect or something that makes the right stack look bigger when viewed from the camera mounted on the load looking forward?

[@pcap2700]

It looks bigger in diameter to me too

[@curtwalp5120]

I noticed that also.

[@rickywelz361]

Aw man dam in my neck of the woods in va would've been great to see you an Orwell hope you make some more trips back here

[@michaelbaumgardner9493]

Good morning. Most of ships company have a house away from the ship and or the base. Not to mention the ships in drydock being outfitted with the latest version of a b c x y z. The base will have ways of getting ships personnel to the ship incase of a bridge/ tunnel issue/ attack. Kinda like landlocked airbases/ stations. Itd be a cluster then it's clear up.

[@johnmollenkofsr7379]

Harold u took the words out of my mouth I used to travel to and from capemay NJ to Florida all my life until I was 15 years old have not been back to Florida ever since then now I live in Texas have no reason to go to Florida anymore the family I had there has died plus Texas is way better anyway

[@pjlee2053]

Love love the music!!

[@philosophyoftrucking]

“I loaded in the rain. I guess I may as well unload in the rain.” Relatable.

[@khanyisaningcobo8438]

05:40 baseline on the soundtrack 🙌🏾

[@bryancondrey6457]

Neat to see my hometown Hampton Roads though another man's view. I think you have clearance up to 13' 4" in my area.

[@ThumperKJFK]

That was my regular run from Long Island to the Navy base way back in the day. You don't want to be on that cause way during a winter blow. freezing spray across the roadway, pushing you to the side. I miss that running down there.✌👍

[@hoosier8424]

Steve,welcome to Virginia. You went through one of 3 tunnels in the Tidewater area. And the answer is ships, commercial and U S Navy ships. Safe travels.

[@michaelhunt4853]

1 of 5. Downtown, midtown, Hampton roads, monitor merrimac, and chesapeake bay bridge

[@iTz_JLAR]

The Norfolk naval shipyards are nearby. It allows for ever-growing naval ships to pass over the road uninterrupted.

[@johnwobma6532]

Orwell sounds spectacular with the CAT Power and the straight pipes! Yes sir!! Safe traveling!!

[@JayBow-lc8ek]

The heaviest aircraft carrier fully loaded comes within 15 feet of the tunnel when passing overhead from what i remember.

[@michaelrocker9000]

The CBTB is made this way so Naval ships and deep draft submarines can pass over it. The idea behind it was that if for some reason the US was attacked a bridge could block the waterway and Navy ships could not get in or out. The tunnel on the north end is mainly for commercial shipping. BTW what is the toll for a 5 axel vehicle now?. Stay safe dude.

[@thomasknisley]

Love them stack's looking awesome 👍👍😎 like always Thomas from Franklin Ohio Warren county Ohio

[@mikemartinsr5350]

I remember seeing that fire works place before

[@thunderroad7289]

I was stationed at Norfolk aboard USS GUAm LPH 9. Went thru there many times on the way to doing a med cruise in the US Navy

[@larrybrown7273]

Good stuff Steve to try a answer your question on bridge situ held it's primarily a main land security issue

[@Dragonford350]

Been over the Chesapeake bay Bridge tunnel more than a few times. By truck or motorcycle. They have some inland ports and shipyards in Portsmouth, Hampton, and of course Norfolk. Need to get the Navy ships as well as cargo/container ships in and out. Good luck trying to get over that span in high wind. I had to clear all the snow out of the bed of my pickup and put the two gas cans I forgot about in the "wind van" before I could get across. That was an interesting night. Seeing all the dry vans and recreational trailers unable to pass that night due to wind.

[@kennethperian4370]

Good job Steve driving that truck,showing and telling too. I have been through that tunnel more than once many times . I wood say going under water in that tunnel is for the big boats just guessing I don’t know. Well Steve see you next time have a good one see ya next time see ya bye.

[@skipholmes9040]

Orwell looks awesome with those stacks you put on. Keep the upgrades going, as you can afford them. Seeing the Pete eventually brought back to all it`s glory would be great for your channel.

[@omadeitz3340]

Okay i am feeling nostalgic, the last time we drove our truck through that tunnel, years ago. Knowing my husband and i had great times. I thank you every time you post a video.

[@the.porter.productions]

O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 I missed the previous episode to figure out where you loaded this truck & it’s final destination. Then I tried to figure out where you crossed into Ohio, but couldn’t do that completely. I’m familiar with I64 & WV, but it wasn’t enough to help. Anyway, hope you had a good ride. I love the tunnel/bridge combos. They can be slick at times though. They’re around because of high/heavy commercial water traffic. I love seeing the dual stacks & smoke coming out of both of them! Have you noticed any improvement on fuel mileage? You headed to MATS? I’m not sure I can make that one, but we shall see. I haven’t attended that for some time. Looking forward to the next episode my friend. Blessings!🥰😎✌️

[@kopplinfamily7529]

He started on I70 at the In/Oh border.

[@the.porter.productions]

@@kopplinfamily7529 🇺🇸Thanks. Maybe that’s why I didn’t recognize it. I was thinking VA,I64, WV area & so on. Have a great one! Blessings!🥰🤩✌️

[@kopplinfamily7529]

@@the.porter.productions You too

[@elijames3041]

Drive careful

[@jameslovitt994]

I always despised that stretch of 70 between Idiotapolis and Dayton

[@patrickdean7244]

I kinda miss the old Orwell sound, but the new pipes look (and sound) amazing.

[@scottreed5460]

I’m going stick this drivers seat in the bunk and next time we pass imma give you this seat. It’s brand new black leather to replace the one you have. It sits low if you want with soft dual arm rest….

[@bradleyberry2760]

Truck sounds good bud

[@darrellperkinson7038]

I used to go thru 2 times a month from Henderson NC

[@andrewsumner5388]

The tunnels provided openings for tall ships to pass thru. Love the old Pete my Grandfather drove a similar one when I was a kid. And the Stacks are tops they look n sound great !….

[@herberthoehn3130]

It's for ship's to get into a port and it makes it easier for both

[@kapekodbob]

I ain't no expert either but they do have sensors along the tracts that sense the temps of wheels and sends out an alarm when an overheated WB is detyected. looks like a malfunction or ignored !

[@cynthiathomas6690]

Hopefully you can go through the THIRD HRBT soon 😂

[@tripod6406]

Steve you talking about the bosses on the phones, we have a saying here in the UK 🇬🇧 Most bosses have been promoted to their level of Incompetence, that's how most of them get to be bosses in the first place.

[@georgewilson1184]

The R.R. Uses the vernacular HOT BOX the Trucking just says bad Bearing when I drove 87 threw 2004 I don’t recall it being Something else ???

[@mikemartinsr5350]

Looks like they forgot to rinse headache rack too lol

[@dodge33445]

See that Popeyes! lol.. Got to love it.

[@garthjones3747]

tunnels are for ships to pass over

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Good afternoon brother hope your having a great safe blessed day 🙏

[@francislahey7981]

I got a question for ya. When I would drive on the road and a tracty-trailer would go by me I would give him my lights to let the driver know he had room to move over in front of me if he wanted to, or, at night, turn my lights off so he could do the same. Most often the truck driver would flick his trailer lights off and on rapidly for a little bit in, (some times the four ways) I assume, an expression of gratitude for the courtesy. Do you guys still do that stuff? Even if it comes from a four wheeler?

[@travisstoneking4049]

When leaving the Petro at the state line if you go left at the light just past the Go Mart there is a chrome shop&Cb shop there nice family owned place.🤘🏼

[@kylewest7449]

I’ve put down a lot of miles on that bridge and tunnel!!!

[@jasonbrace3229]

Its Chesapeake tunnel/ bridge for the big naval ships can fit through. Like air carriers submarines don’t hit the bottom of bridges

[@skodass1]

There can be many reasons why bridges turn into tunnels... 2 reasons right here in my little country... 1) to allow shipping to pass over or 2) to remove the obstacle of high bridge towers near a commercial airport (CPH)

[@frankmillett]

Hi Steve, You know maybe it’s just an allusion , but from me viewing the video one stack pipe appears larger round then the other. I know it’s not the case as I watch both you and Maggie do the job. Truck sounds and looks super. 👍

[@skippybingham5715]

Yeah, I noticed that too from all the way here in Australia.

[@JohnHallgren]

Typical GoPro wide angle distortion doing that.

[@jasondelaney6849]

Same here

[@paulbrown8370]

Traveled that road many time when i was driving yet. Down to D.C. and Maryland as well.

[@CC-lb4lc]

Saw you in West Virginia sent your page a video

[@CC-lb4lc]

Can’t wait to see the ride through wv

[@christrella3134]

Monitor Merrimac rt664 and the Harbor Tunnel rt 64 were the two I used the most down there. Went over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel a few times too

[@benjaminfjacksonsr5220]

Ships Both Commercial and Military Crossings Through Those Areas So The Tunnels Makes It Easier To Pass. Please Steve Put On Your Seat Belt .

[@cw3339]

I hauled flat 2 times, and went back to dry van! In both times I had 4 straps cut by some Ahole at the Ontario, CA TA and 6 at Loves in Tacoma... 🤬🤬 This was 25 years ago. And he/she knifed my tarps too. Never again!

[@chrishunter5041]

Pity you didn't have the Go-Pro on the stacks on when in the tunnel.

[@iancrane-luff1918]

Should have angled the tops to give a venturi effect

[@krypticwatcher7023]

It turns into a tunnel to allow shipping traffic to pass over the roadway

[@wanteddeadoralive666]

Born an raised in Vandalia ohio an live in Kettering now cheers welcome to dayton Steve

[@gjurczyc]

tunnels are the shipping channel keeps ships from hitting the bridge

[@celvin799]

The tunnels are built to allow ship traffic above it.

[@biggdawgg7455]

5:21pm The tunnel is so if we ever go to war ,the naval fleet are not blocked in/out of the Bay .

[@tracymiller1881]

Steve, Orwell sounds great thanks for the video be safe. c-ya Tracy