My brother was one of the two divers that worked on this bridge when it was built. Going under the water didn’t bother him he just didn’t like driving over it!! He was featured in National Geographic Magazine under water and sitting on pilings and pictures of him being suited up to go to work! I have beautiful pictures of him suited up. He has passed away.
@ April Hudson, see ground water inside an interior walking tunnel inside Hoover Dam.The Park Ranger explained the water seepage inside Hoover Dam is normal and safe
Growing up in Virginia - I took this bridge for granted, but now living in Florida and meeting people that didnt even know what a tunnel was is hilarious! LOL!
I'm planning to drive this bridge/tunnel this summer. The tunnel seems ok. I've driven the one from Detroit to Canada. Wasn't bad. It's the bridge that gives me a little anxiety. It reminds me of the bridge going into New Orleans. I think it is like 20 miles. U did a great job with the video. I really enjoyed it.
Good luck! Never been to Canada but been to NOLA many times. Only time bridges bother me is when traffic stops on one and you can feel it slightly bouncing lol. Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed the video.
The reason the bridge and tunnels are built like that is so if an enemy attacks, they can't destroy a bridge and prevent ships from leaving port. Yes it is 55 mph in the tunnel but I never drive more then 50 in my semi. Just a safety thing for me. Those are hospital ships and sometimes carriers are docked there.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel was built during the height of the Cold War between 1961-1964. Our largest Naval Base in the world is located in Norfolk, Va and for the reason you stated, to get the ships out if they bombed the bridges. It took only 42 months to complete the 17.6 mile bridge tunnel project. More amazing is that it cost 200 million dollars to build.
I just rode that last Thursday...it was the sunniest day. Shit was an amazing thing to experience. Nothing better than a road trip. drove down NC from Philly. That bay is unbelievable. Cost $14 to ride but amazing.
I did this back in 88” for a Greek fest. I’m still traumatized over the experience. Yes I cried seeing your video. It brought back so any memories of that crazy bridge and tunnel. 🥴😱 but I was holding your hand the whole way. 🤗🛳🚛
I remember when they used a ferryboat and when they opened the bridge tunnel. Our family when traveling to Florida, were one of the first 100 people over the bridge/tunnel. My brother used to love holding his breath in a tunnel, as a way of proving how long he could hold his breath. He could could hold his breath through every one of the tunnels. Memories. We did miss the ferryboat though
Been there, done that! Man, my hand was clinching the wheel the entire time! Thanks for recording this video, since that was a "Once in a lifetime" event for me.
Nice! VA Beach native here in Florida. My favorite bridge-tunnel to ride (3 in the area total). The height of the crashing waves are awesome! Some people are so scared to drive across it they have rideshare services that will drive you lol 😁..and yes, we have a very large naval presence! Thanks for exploring!
If I wasn’t so out of shape I would attempt to ride my Adult Tricycle across the bridge. I would have to take a few breaks in between but it would be worth it. I have a basket on the back of my Tricycle that I can put a fishing rod and tackle box in and go fishing while I’m going across the bridge as I take my break to catch my breath and rest up before I resume my journey.
@GoFastNation ……. Bored ??????? No way! First timer here like you ! It was a great video. You were funny, comical, light hearted and CALM …… With a little bit of fear ! 🤪🤪 I thought it was the best video of this Bridge and Tunnel And others are great as well. But it was your narration that slayed me. If I EVER have to experience those tunnels, then I’m going to bring this/your video to calm me down !!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
We've taken the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel several times to go to DC and Staten Island for parties. Always a nice experience as we were used to the tunnels in Portsmouth and Norfolk anyway. I was in the area a few years because of the Navy, and I miss it.
Just went over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge last week I’ve been over a few times headed back home Florida yeah it’s a crazy long bridge. I’ll give you all the credit in the world buddy driving that semi shoe that was a tight fit I never realize how tight that was for you guys to my son on your video wow! Good luck and be safe my friend thanks for all you do but you got to see the eastern shore anyway
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel goes over the Chesapeake Bay. I'm glad you're driving it...not me!! It'scool to see the lights of it at night from VA Beach.
I'm a wrecker driver the truck I was towing kept hitting the ceiling on the way over and with the other truck I picked up both ways the fairing hitting the ceiling I was proud to be on it my uncle John helped build it✝️🇺🇸
This gave me anxiety, and I'm just sitting here watching. Your nervous chuckles every now and then made it a little earlier to watch. To be a truck driver, driving places you have no idea of the terrain or anything else, how do you do it, besides just do it? Impressive and scary as ish! Thanks for the ride, keep safe.
Getting stuck in a traffic jam in that tunnel would be my worst nightmare - imagine just sitting there in your motor going nowhere with all that ocean above you pressing in - that road in the tunnel looks very wet!. Apparently 16 people, mainly truckers, have died from driving off the side of the bridge section too and it's been hit by ships at least 3 times. Wouldn't catch me driving that nightmare
Many years back, a customer came into my work. He sat at my desk and while asking questions, we were also talking. He told me he was a bridge and tunnel inspector. I told him how I hated to go in the harbor tunnel and he said “I never drive through the harbor tunnel”. He said if you knew the things I knew, you wouldn’t drive through it. I said I don’t
Back in the old days, long before your mom and dad did the dirty and created you, I drove from Philadelphia to Norfolk twice a week for 3 weeks while going to school in Virginia Beach. In those days it had 3 tunnels and 2 lane bridges. You got on at one end and stayed in your lane all the way across the 17.6 miles. Oh what fun that was. Other than having more lanes, nothing much has changed. The tunnels look just the same now as then.
I got a fear of bridges. I do drive over a few each week. This is one that I will not be driving over or through the tunnel. All that water makes me anxious. Probably have an attack and drive off. Thanks for the video. Nice job.
The first bridge-tunnel was The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. It connects Hampton to Norfolk. The second bridge-tunnel was the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. It connects Virginia Beach to The Eastern Shore. Neither go under or over the Atlantic Ocean. They go over and under the Chesapeake Bay. Those "old" Navy ships are operational.
I miss my job. Its nice to watch videos of my brothers driving as i sit here missing it. 21 yrs long haul running 2 logs. Far north east to key west fl and all the way to far south west and up 101 to portland. As far north west as yukon then east to pq city. Remote areas all over delivering pre manufactured buildings. Plus about anything else of my 21 yrs.
The first time across this bridge for me as during a storm and it was crazy the waves were crazy and I occasionally got splashed on by salt spray and the fog was really eerie. Pulling a trailer wasn't helping a bit.
Have been over this bridge and tunnel passing through on on summer vacation back in early 1970s and it was kinda like a tourist attraction , you would get out of your car, take pictures, I’m not sure if they had a gift shop somewhere, yes it was scary in the tunnel.
Oh em gee!!. Knowing you are going over the ocean is one thing, but you made it real when you drove out from seeing the people out on the beach and you kept going..Like you are really driving past the horizon we see while on the beach in the very far distance. What a tight squeeze in the tunnel!!
Yeah, the first 4.5 minutes was the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, (HRBT) Nicknamed the Herbert. It is part of I 64 which connects the Virginia Peninsula (Hampton) to the Southside (Norfolk). The "boats "docked to the right are active duty Navy ships at Norfolk, NOB. There are at least 2 aircraft carriers and an amphibious assault ship. The second bridge-tunnel is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT). It connects the Southside (Virginia Beach) to the Virginia Eastern Shore. (US 13). The first tunnel crosses Thimble Shoals channel (witch leads to the HRBT.). The last tunnel is for the Baltimore channel. The ship was an auto carrier delivering cars to Baltimore. Both the HRBT & CBBT are adding new tunnels to lighten the traffic congestion and separate the oncoming traffic lanes. A much needed upgrades.
.aahh... nostalgia...worked on the CBBT 14 months loog ago 1986-87. If memories serve our fleet mechanic had a new Mustang 5.0 so we take it out just for kicks. 120mph +/-. Coming out of the tunnel like getting shot out of a cannon.flamimg youth...
Bro we went to Virginia Beach, went back to Bmore but my wife made a right where it should a been a left and we went thru that tunnel when we came up then hit that bridge I knew she effed up!!! On your right is the Atlantic the left the Bay dont know where the meet, all I know is Im scared of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge so you know I was terrified being in the middle of the Ocean for twelve miles to me was a nightmare!! We'll never make that miayake again, this isnt as tall as the chesapeake Bay Bridge the water is right there and Ima excellent swimmer but so what man..Im gonna subscribe to your "if i qas vonna fall it woulda fell already" theory… Yes bro no land in sight plus that water is hundreds if not thounsands of feel deep… the whole thing is 17 miles twelve being over the land..great vid my friend✌️🏾
Some people don't love tunnels like I do. C'mon, man, I love tunnels, whether they're wide or narrow. I love tunnels with lights on in them and not pitch-dark ones.
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Taking my RAM 1500 and 28' travel trailer there next month. I've been over it many times but never towing a long trailer. I've debated with myself if I should just not do it with the trailer because of those tunnels.
It's the Chesapeake bay, not the Atlantic ocean. And, its the Chesapeake bay tunnel bridge not the Chesapeake bay bridge. The actual bay bridge is at a very high elevation over the water and is what gives a lot of people panic attacks. I lived in VA 16 years and have driven both. It didn't bother me because I had other shit on my mind. But, I later thought about it and and was like damn!
Whenever I go though one of those tunnels I think the same thing...I'm going to be a statistic. Just spooky and Claustrophobic. Damn that is close...My mother would have said another coat of paint and you would be scrapping.
Ummm, not old navy boats. That's Norfolk Naval Base and you are seeing aircraft carriers as well as other ships that are definitely not old. AND it's pronounced "Norfuck". I know I know, it sounds different than it's spelled.
@@GoFastNation hey bud, sorry but having grown up in Hampton Roads, we are kinda particular about our area. Worlds biggest Naval Base and a ton of shipyards. We even build all of the Navy's aircraft carriers and most of the submarines about 5 miles from the naval base. When you go into any of the tunnels around here and everyone slows down, we call them tourists. 😆 The big white and yellow ship you saw when you were on the CBBT is actually a car carrier bringing imports over from Asia or Europe.
You mentioned the possibility of a truck being blown off the bridge. About two? Three years ago, my wife and I saw a hole in the brige railing on the southbound side and a large police emergency presence, with traffic down to one lane (we were going north). There was a trailer floating in the bay, and a couple of helicopters searching the area. We learned later the wind (It was blowing hard that day) had blown a truck/trailer off the bridge. The truck was one of the last that got through before they closed the bridge/tunnel to truck traffic. Unfortunately, we learned even later the driver had died. My God go with you all as you travel your journey.
Man!!! I was typing almost the qhole duration but I finished my comment and put the phone down and watched on TV… When you changed angles and swung the camera around it made me feel like I was in the car and we were goin over…
The most dangerous thing about crossing this bridge is the wind, which has blown numerous vehicles off the deck. Very few people survive falling off, because the current is very strong. A while back, a trucker was blown off this bridge, and swept out into the ocean. They found his body a year later, on a beach in North Carolina. This isn't even the scariest bridge in Norfolk.
I had to go through out to do 2 Hardee’s in exmore and another one about 15 minutes from exmore I went through the tunnel about 6 times it wasn’t that bad
My brother was one of the two divers that worked on this bridge when it was built. Going under the water didn’t bother him he just didn’t like driving over it!! He was featured in National Geographic Magazine under water and sitting on pilings and pictures of him being suited up to go to work! I have beautiful pictures of him suited up. He has passed away.
That's an awesome story! Sorry for your loss.
Do you have pictures posted anywhere
Damn that seem like a long drive like how many tunnels do you have to go under ? And witch on is the one with the u see ground water 💧
Your a dip.
@ April Hudson, see ground water inside an interior walking tunnel inside Hoover Dam.The Park Ranger explained the water seepage inside Hoover Dam is normal and safe
Growing up in Virginia - I took this bridge for granted, but now living in Florida and meeting people that didnt even know what a tunnel was is hilarious! LOL!
Have them try the New River Tunnel
It's like asking them about basements.
"driving under Atlantic Ocean and there's traffic" lol
Lol yup its sketchy
The thing is it's not the Atlantic Ocean, it's Hampton Roads. It hasn't even gotten to the Chesapeake Bay yet.
That was cool. Thanks for not speeding it up. Great ride. You did great
I love driving over this bridge or riding in the car. Reminds me of flying!! Every time we went under, we tried to hold our breaths!
I feel like screaming, "Watch the road!"
Me, too!!! Especially going back through it the second time!!😮
Two points of correction 1. is the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel 2. Thant was current Naval Station Norfolk with the current fleet of ships.
I'm planning to drive this bridge/tunnel this summer. The tunnel seems ok. I've driven the one from Detroit to Canada. Wasn't bad. It's the bridge that gives me a little anxiety. It reminds me of the bridge going into New Orleans. I think it is like 20 miles. U did a great job with the video. I really enjoyed it.
Good luck! Never been to Canada but been to NOLA many times. Only time bridges bother me is when traffic stops on one and you can feel it slightly bouncing lol. Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Scary and heart-stopping! I couldn't do that!!
The reason the bridge and tunnels are built like that is so if an enemy attacks, they can't destroy a bridge and prevent ships from leaving port. Yes it is 55 mph in the tunnel but I never drive more then 50 in my semi. Just a safety thing for me. Those are hospital ships and sometimes carriers are docked there.
Tbh. I never knew this. I’m from Connecticut and have lived in VA since 2012. Thanks for posting this knowledge ha.
Yes, they are current Navy ships.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel was built during the height of the Cold War between 1961-1964.
Our largest Naval Base in the world is located in Norfolk, Va and for the reason you stated, to get the ships out if they bombed the bridges. It took only 42 months to complete the 17.6 mile bridge tunnel project. More amazing is that it cost 200 million dollars to build.
I just rode that last Thursday...it was the sunniest day. Shit was an amazing thing to experience. Nothing better than a road trip. drove down NC from Philly. That bay is unbelievable. Cost $14 to ride but amazing.
Its definitely a pretty drive!
I feel I’d need need something for anxiety lol. Thanks for sharing!
Lol right
I did this back in 88” for a Greek fest. I’m still traumatized over the experience. Yes I cried seeing your video. It brought back so any memories of that crazy bridge and tunnel. 🥴😱 but I was holding your hand the whole way. 🤗🛳🚛
Yeah it was definitely an interesting experience
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Oh I have plenty lol. Thank you!!!
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I remember when they used a ferryboat and when they opened the bridge tunnel. Our family when traveling to Florida, were one of the first 100 people over the bridge/tunnel. My brother used to love holding his breath in a tunnel, as a way of proving how long he could hold his breath. He could could hold his breath through every one of the tunnels. Memories. We did miss the ferryboat though
Thanks for the video brother 🔥🔥! I definitely want to take a trip from New York to there. I will make this my bucket list 😄😄😄😄
Thanks. You're one hella driver. Keep trucking man. That was awesome. Thanks for sharing. Travel mercies.
Thank you!
Been there, done that! Man, my hand was clinching the wheel the entire time! Thanks for recording this video, since that was a "Once in a lifetime" event for me.
Nice! VA Beach native here in Florida. My favorite bridge-tunnel to ride (3 in the area total). The height of the crashing waves are awesome! Some people are so scared to drive across it they have rideshare services that will drive you lol 😁..and yes, we have a very large naval presence! Thanks for exploring!
Pretty cool! Thanks for watching!
Army brat here Dover air force base used to visit our family in Hampton VA.. gosh I remember that tunnel in the 80s oh memories 😁
If I wasn’t so out of shape I would attempt to ride my Adult Tricycle across the bridge. I would have to take a few breaks in between but it would be worth it. I have a basket on the back of my Tricycle that I can put a fishing rod and tackle box in and go fishing while I’m going across the bridge as I take my break to catch my breath and rest up before I resume my journey.
I think I saw you !!!!!
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That's was rad footage! I'm showing my buddy... his mind is blown! I've been across it 30 years ago... yeikes!
I like the view when you come out, and you can see the battleships docked at the naval base
Yeah its pretty cool!
@GoFastNation …….
Bored ??????? No way!
First timer here like you ! It was a great video.
You were funny, comical, light hearted and CALM …… With a little bit of fear ! 🤪🤪
I thought it was the best video of this Bridge and Tunnel And others are great as well. But it was your narration that slayed me.
If I EVER have to experience those tunnels, then I’m going to bring this/your video to calm me down !!!!!!
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We've taken the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel several times to go to DC and Staten Island for parties. Always a nice experience as we were used to the tunnels in Portsmouth and Norfolk anyway. I was in the area a few years because of the Navy, and I miss it.
Just went over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge last week I’ve been over a few times headed back home Florida yeah it’s a crazy long bridge. I’ll give you all the credit in the world buddy driving that semi shoe that was a tight fit I never realize how tight that was for you guys to my son on your video wow! Good luck and be safe my friend thanks for all you do but you got to see the eastern shore anyway
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel goes over the Chesapeake Bay. I'm glad you're driving it...not me!! It'scool to see the lights of it at night from VA Beach.
I'm a wrecker driver the truck I was towing kept hitting the ceiling on the way over and with the other truck I picked up both ways the fairing hitting the ceiling I was proud to be on it my uncle John helped build it✝️🇺🇸
Craziness lol
this is amazing !!! dude i would have went into a coma ! lol
Yeah it wasn't pleasant
Imagine having to walk the entire thing in a blackout.
This gave me anxiety, and I'm just sitting here watching. Your nervous chuckles every now and then made it a little earlier to watch. To be a truck driver, driving places you have no idea of the terrain or anything else, how do you do it, besides just do it? Impressive and scary as ish! Thanks for the ride, keep safe.
Thank you great job. Be blessed
Getting stuck in a traffic jam in that tunnel would be my worst nightmare - imagine just sitting there in your motor going nowhere with all that ocean above you pressing in - that road in the tunnel looks very wet!. Apparently 16 people, mainly truckers, have died from driving off the side of the bridge section too and it's been hit by ships at least 3 times. Wouldn't catch me driving that nightmare
Many years back, a customer came into my work. He sat at my desk and while asking questions, we were also talking. He told me he was a bridge and tunnel inspector. I told him how I hated to go in the harbor tunnel and he said “I never drive through the harbor tunnel”. He said if you knew the things I knew, you wouldn’t drive through it. I said I don’t
My son in law is Navy and needs to cross it every day. 😥 Don't like when my daughter and grandchildren cross it several times a week.....
Did he mean this tunnel??
Back in the old days, long before your mom and dad did the dirty and created you, I drove from Philadelphia to Norfolk twice a week for 3 weeks while going to school in Virginia Beach. In those days it had 3 tunnels and 2 lane bridges. You got on at one end and stayed in your lane all the way across the 17.6 miles. Oh what fun that was. Other than having more lanes, nothing much has changed. The tunnels look just the same now as then.
What happens if someone’s car/truck has engine problems?? Nowhere to pull over-seems like the most scary part of this bridge.
they tow it lol ive seen it happen in tunnels like this the cops just do 1 lane flagger till the tow truck shows up
Well in the tunnels you better not hit a bump LoL 😄 Safe travels, good video 👍
Lol right
I got a fear of bridges. I do drive over a few each week. This is one that I will not be driving over or through the tunnel. All that water makes me anxious. Probably have an attack and drive off. Thanks for the video. Nice job.
Me too...I don't do bridges well. This one, and Macinac not at all!!!
I'm digging these vids from the driver's seat of your truck! Crazy stuff I've never seen!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Thanks for taking us along! It looks kind of scary.
Very welcome! It kinda sucked lol
@@GoFastNation that's too much bridge and too much water!😮😧
@@lisabradford8180 lol right
Bro those tunnels are sick , THX for sharing 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😲😎
Thanks yeah they're nuts lol
I took this way last night with semi truck . I’m from NYC and we have many tunnels over there but that was different experience.
Amazing engineering
Man that's tight! There's no room for error.
Yup. They tell you to maintain speed and do not ever hold up traffic.
The first bridge-tunnel was The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. It connects Hampton to Norfolk. The second bridge-tunnel was the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. It connects Virginia Beach to The Eastern Shore. Neither go under or over the Atlantic Ocean. They go over and under the Chesapeake Bay. Those "old" Navy ships are operational.
I love this bridge, it is beautiful to drive there...I live on Eastern Shore...
I miss my job. Its nice to watch videos of my brothers driving as i sit here missing it. 21 yrs long haul running 2 logs. Far north east to key west fl and all the way to far south west and up 101 to portland. As far north west as yukon then east to pq city. Remote areas all over delivering pre manufactured buildings. Plus about anything else of my 21 yrs.
The first time across this bridge for me as during a storm and it was crazy the waves were crazy and I occasionally got splashed on by salt spray and the fog was really eerie. Pulling a trailer wasn't helping a bit.
Wow that had to be nuts!
Have been over this bridge and tunnel passing through on on summer vacation back in early 1970s and it was kinda like a tourist attraction , you would get out of your car, take pictures, I’m not sure if they had a gift shop somewhere, yes it was scary in the tunnel.
Lol cool! I didn't see any gift shops
Oh em gee!!. Knowing you are going over the ocean is one thing, but you made it real when you drove out from seeing the people out on the beach and you kept going..Like you are really driving past the horizon we see while on the beach in the very far distance.
What a tight squeeze in the tunnel!!
Hampton Roads bridge tunnel.. those ships are active at Norfolk naval station. The Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel is 17 miles long and has 2 tunnels.
Cool!
Yeah, the first 4.5 minutes was the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, (HRBT) Nicknamed the Herbert. It is part of I 64 which connects the Virginia Peninsula (Hampton) to the Southside (Norfolk).
The "boats "docked to the right are active duty Navy ships at Norfolk, NOB. There are at least 2 aircraft carriers and an amphibious assault ship.
The second bridge-tunnel is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT). It connects the Southside (Virginia Beach) to the Virginia Eastern Shore. (US 13). The first tunnel crosses Thimble Shoals channel (witch leads to the HRBT.). The last tunnel is for the Baltimore channel. The ship was an auto carrier delivering cars to Baltimore.
Both the HRBT & CBBT are adding new tunnels to lighten the traffic congestion and separate the oncoming traffic lanes. A much needed upgrades.
Awesome video
Thanks!
I am wondering bro watching your adventurous video👍 love from India
amazing ending !!!
Thanks lol
Has to be 1 of the 7 wonders of the world! What a mighty God!
Thankyou for sharing❤️
Very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I kinda wonder if you could ever see any fish swimming by while you’re going through the tunnel?
Imagine if that tunnel sprung a leak..nightmare fuel😱😱😱
.aahh... nostalgia...worked on the CBBT 14 months loog ago 1986-87. If memories serve our fleet mechanic had a new Mustang 5.0 so we take it out just for kicks. 120mph +/-. Coming out of the tunnel like getting shot out of a cannon.flamimg youth...
I loved this trip
It's cool for sure
I crossed that bridge once on a bus at night, it was a very scary yet interesting experience, wouldn't mind doing it again by car in day light.
this was funny as h! putting the heavens chior at the end
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nice! Been threw there a few times!
Cool! It was definitely an experience for me lol
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Probably THE creepiest bridge I've ever crossed......especially at night! 😱😲😲😱😱😲😱😲😱😲😱😲😱😱😱😲😲😲😱😲😲
Bro we went to Virginia Beach, went back to Bmore but my wife made a right where it should a been a left and we went thru that tunnel when we came up then hit that bridge I knew she effed up!!! On your right is the Atlantic the left the Bay dont know where the meet, all I know is Im scared of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge so you know I was terrified being in the middle of the Ocean for twelve miles to me was a nightmare!! We'll never make that miayake again, this isnt as tall as the chesapeake Bay Bridge the water is right there and Ima excellent swimmer but so what man..Im gonna subscribe to your "if i qas vonna fall it woulda fell already" theory… Yes bro no land in sight plus that water is hundreds if not thounsands of feel deep… the whole thing is 17 miles twelve being over the land..great vid my friend✌️🏾
Just glad to get through it I'm sure.
Yeah its freaky lol
Drove through this tunnel 2 times a day for 3 years. So glad I don't have to do that anymore.
Awesome
Brave man lol.🤣💪🏽 wow!!
Lol right
Man those tunnels are crazy my sister lives in Virginia Beach and I go through them from time to time a****** drivers always make it crazy in lol
Lol right
Its so tight in the tunnel, if you pass gas with your windows down, the driver next to you passes out
Hey how are ya been over that numerous times and one went over 3 yrs ago yeah trucks have a tight squeeze in the tunnel stay safe out there
I'm good thanks! Yeah it was pretty crazy
That’s crazy.... beautiful but looks crazy
Lol it was definitely an experience
Some people don't love tunnels like I do. C'mon, man, I love tunnels, whether they're wide or narrow. I love tunnels with lights on in them and not pitch-dark ones.
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I have A Friend Who Drives A 18 Weeller For A Living and He Said it is Awesome At Times!!!
I Like Your Video You Going Across The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel***
Have You Been on The Chesapeake Bay Bridge!!!
That's the One That's High off the Water!!!
It Has The Same Name on the Bridge But no Tunnel***
Awesome Video!!!
I hate bridge tunnels, because everyone wants to slow down. Like I'm trying to get out of here the fastest I can lol
hated this tunnel as a toddler so does my mom
Taking my RAM 1500 and 28' travel trailer there next month. I've been over it many times but never towing a long trailer. I've debated with myself if I should just not do it with the trailer because of those tunnels.
You'll be fine unless anything on your trailer is over 13'6"
Doesn't look like CBBT to me. That tunnel has two way traffic.Thats the Hampton Roads bridge tunnel you first showed
Has to be the longest bridge and tunnel I’ve ever seen. Good thing your not cloister phobic ? Have a great day 👋🏼
Lol yeah it definitely was an experience! Thanks!!
It used to be the longest bridge tunnel complex in the world until that one in Hong Kong was made
It's the Chesapeake bay, not the Atlantic ocean. And, its the Chesapeake bay tunnel bridge not the Chesapeake bay bridge. The actual bay bridge is at a very high elevation over the water and is what gives a lot of people panic attacks. I lived in VA 16 years and have driven both. It didn't bother me because I had other shit on my mind. But, I later thought about it and and was like damn!
Your video was not boring at all. It brought back memories. And you should add something different occasionally.
Driving in the tunnels in NYC gives me anxiety. I can't imagine this 😨
You went under the Chesapeake Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.
Whenever I go though one of those tunnels I think the same thing...I'm going to be a statistic. Just spooky and Claustrophobic. Damn that is close...My mother would have said another coat of paint and you would be scrapping.
Lol very true! Definitely an experience
I just crossed this Monday and there was two way traffic in the tunnels.
Insane
We’re you driving east to west, west to east, north to south or south to north?
Not old that is the Atlantic Fleet at NAVEL STATION NORFOLK
Cool!
Take this trip on a vintage Harley, like I did, If ya want a unique rush! Exhaust pipes sound supremely stereophonic!
Ummm, not old navy boats. That's Norfolk Naval Base and you are seeing aircraft carriers as well as other ships that are definitely not old. AND it's pronounced "Norfuck". I know I know, it sounds different than it's spelled.
Oh cool! Thanks!
@@GoFastNation hey bud, sorry but having grown up in Hampton Roads, we are kinda particular about our area. Worlds biggest Naval Base and a ton of shipyards. We even build all of the Navy's aircraft carriers and most of the submarines about 5 miles from the naval base. When you go into any of the tunnels around here and everyone slows down, we call them tourists. 😆 The big white and yellow ship you saw when you were on the CBBT is actually a car carrier bringing imports over from Asia or Europe.
You mentioned the possibility of a truck being blown off the bridge. About two? Three years ago, my wife and I saw a hole in the brige railing on the southbound side and a large police emergency presence, with traffic down to one lane (we were going north). There was a trailer floating in the bay, and a couple of helicopters searching the area. We learned later the wind (It was blowing hard that day) had blown a truck/trailer off the bridge. The truck was one of the last that got through before they closed the bridge/tunnel to truck traffic. Unfortunately, we learned even later the driver had died. My God go with you all as you travel your journey.
I'll freak out driving under water in this tighter fit!!
hudson tunnel gives me the same creepy feeling
On your right side is the Ocean and on your left is the Chesapeake Bay towards land. That’s if your heading northbound as your video is showing.
Correct. Northbound
Ultra hot vehicle fires is a much bigger concern with tunnels than a cave in situation
True
Man!!! I was typing almost the qhole duration but I finished my comment and put the phone down and watched on TV… When you changed angles and swung the camera around it made me feel like I was in the car and we were goin over…
The tunnel of Love
Every time I went thru their I was nervous as hell. I think we only have 1 inch to spare between us and the ceiling their. Be safe
For real lol. Its nuts to see the other guys and the tiny gap lol.
@@GoFastNation I remember an oversize was trying to go thru but was to wide. Had to shut it down for awhile
@@bbq5.0 oh crap! Thats crazy lol
The most dangerous thing about crossing this bridge is the wind, which has blown numerous vehicles off the deck. Very few people survive falling off, because the current is very strong. A while back, a trucker was blown off this bridge, and swept out into the ocean. They found his body a year later, on a beach in North Carolina. This isn't even the scariest bridge in Norfolk.
Oh myyyyyyyy
OMG
I had to go through out to do 2 Hardee’s in exmore and another one about 15 minutes from exmore I went through the tunnel about 6 times it wasn’t that bad
Is the tunnel more secure than the bridge? Anyways what an engineering marvel
What happens if you break down on that road
So they finally opened up the southbound Thimble Shoal Tunnel?
Not yet. They are having issues boring the new tunnels.