Closest Metro Station into DC if coming from Eastern Shore/Bay Bridge?

1 Answer. If you cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge you will be going westbound down US 50. And the eastern end of the Orange line, the New Carrollton station, is just off of US 50, so it is probably the fastest station to get to by driving.

1. How dangerous is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge?
2. How long does it take to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland?
3. Are there two Chesapeake Bay Bridges?
4. What's the scariest bridge in America?
5. Why is Chesapeake Bay Bridge scary?
6. What is the best time to cross the Bay Bridge?
7. Does the Chesapeake Bay Bridge go underwater?
8. How many cars have fallen off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge?
9. How much does it cost to go across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge?
10. What is the longest bridge in the United States?
11. How deep is the underwater tunnel in Virginia?

How dangerous is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge?

The bridge opened in 1952 and has taxed the nerves of more than a few motorists. Imposing with its dual-span 200-foot-high road deck and 22,790-foot length, the bridge becomes a truly treacherous drive during storms. When bad weather hits, which is often, drivers can barely see the shore when they get to the middle.

How long does it take to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland?

Not to be confused with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is a total of 23 miles long from end to end — counting the bridges, tunnels, and approach spans. It usually takes no more than 30 minutes or so to drive the entire Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel route.

Are there two Chesapeake Bay Bridges?

The Bay Bridge is actually two side-by-side bridges with two lanes of traffic on each span. The first bridge (eastbound span) opened in July of 1952 and the second bridge (westbound span) opened in June of 1973.

What's the scariest bridge in America?

Scariest Bridges in America

• The Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland is so scary there is a service that will drive you across the bridge in your own car. ...
• Royal Gorge Bridge. The Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado is nearly 1000 feet up from the canyon floor. ...
• Mackinac Bridge. ...
• Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. ...
• Seven Mile Bridge.

Why is Chesapeake Bay Bridge scary?

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Due to the bridge's significant height above open water and length of the bridge, many drivers have reported having panic attacks while driving across the bridge, including their vision tunneling and fearing a complete loss of control of their vehicles.

What is the best time to cross the Bay Bridge?

For those looking to cross the Bay Bridge, the transportation authority said the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 11 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

Does the Chesapeake Bay Bridge go underwater?

If you plan to travel down Virginia's Eastern Shore to get to the beach this summer, you might drive over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. ... The depth of the water ranges from 25 to 100 feet, according to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission.

How many cars have fallen off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge?

Since the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel opened in 1964, at least 15 vehicles have fallen off of the bridge, resulting 18 fatalities.

How much does it cost to go across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge?

A new toll schedule for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel took effect Jan. 1. The toll for passenger vehicles, RVs and light trucks for a one-way trip across the 23-mile span is now $14 during off-peak periods and $18 during peak season.

What is the longest bridge in the United States?

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest bridge in the United States and the longest in the world that runs continuously over water. The causeway consists of two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana. The longer of the two bridges is almost 24 miles in length.

How deep is the underwater tunnel in Virginia?

The centerline of the HRBT tunnels cross a naturally deep channel ranging from 50 to 60 feet deep, 1-1/2 mile wide, with water only 6–10 feet deep between the edge of the deep channel and each shore.