Some people aren’t fond of spiders, others have a problem with needles, and for a lot of people – it’s heights! For those people, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is something they wish they could avoid! This bridge reaches nearly 200 feet high at its tallest point and spans more than four miles in length!
This isn’t your usual bridge from an engineering and architecture standpoint, either! WTOP News explains why the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was such a wonder when it was created and why it remains to be today. It said, “In 1947, the General Assembly, under the leadership of Governor Lane, passed legislation to begin bridge construction. Construction on the bridge began in 1949 and opened to traffic on July 30, 1952. The construction cost was $45 million. At that time, it was the longest continuous over-water steel structure and third longest bridge in the world… The Bay Bridge is 186 feet high at its highest point – high enough to accommodate ocean-going vessels and ships – and to give passengers a bird’s eye view of some beautiful scenery.”
This means a massive ship can pass under the bridge while you’re driving over it! If that doesn’t give you the chills, you’re braver than most! Take a peek at this sky-high bridge for yourself by pressing “play” on the video below. Would you ever cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge? Share your thoughts in the Facebook comments section!
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