Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

hbrogan57 · Apr 11, 2013

I had to go over to the Eastern Shore today. This was my first time over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. I went right at sunrise to get some good photos. But, man, what a great ride across it. It definitely won't be my last one!!!!!<br />
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Bruce · Apr 11, 2013

Every time were down that way we make it a point to go that route, its great.

Lucky · Apr 11, 2013

Thanks for the pics.Good looking trip.RIDE SAFE

Rick Kay · Apr 11, 2013

Great photos, thanks for sharing. I would love to ride this some day.

Rod69 · Apr 11, 2013

Very good photos, thanks for sharing.

Big Dog · Apr 12, 2013

Good job! Lots of fun on that ride, wait till the wind kicks up! Keep taking those good pictures and posting them.

hbrogan57 · Apr 12, 2013

Nice calm ride going over but had some pretty healthy gusts coming back across. Made the ride home "interesting"........<br />
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<div class="message">Good job! Lots of fun on that ride, wait till the wind kicks up! Keep taking those good pictures and posting them.</div>

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87Trike1200 · Apr 12, 2013

Thanks, Harry. Nice report and photos. You reminded me of the 1st time I ever used the bridge-tunnel, many years ago. I didn't know much about the crossing and it was a very dark, slightly foggy night. We could see little of the surrounding area and just payed attention to the road ahead. That was a Fri night. We returned on Sunday afternoon on a beautiful, sunshiny day. All I could say was WOW (actually, it was more like "Holy Sh*t") - we had no idea what we had "missed" Friday night. <img src="images/smilies/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Laugh" class="inlineimg" /><br />
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Another great crossing for anyone who has the opportunity, is the <a href="http://ec.pond5.com/s3/008570052_prevstill.jpeg" target="_blank">Confederation Bridge</a> spanning the Northumberland Straight between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, Canada - an 8 mile long engineering marvel.

hbrogan57 · Apr 12, 2013

I'll have to remember that one if I ever get back up around that area.<br />
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<div class="message">Thanks, Harry. Nice report and photos. You reminded me of the 1st time I ever used the bridge-tunnel, many years ago. I didn't know much about the crossing and it was a very dark, slightly foggy night. We could see little of the surrounding area and just payed attention to the road ahead. That was a Fri night. We returned on Sunday afternoon on a beautiful, sunshiny day. All I could say was WOW (actually, it was more like "Holy Sh*t") - we had no idea what we had "missed" Friday night. <img src="images/smilies/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Laugh" class="inlineimg" /><br />
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Another great crossing for anyone who has the opportunity, is the <a href="http://ec.pond5.com/s3/008570052_prevstill.jpeg" target="_blank">Confederation Bridge</a> spanning the Northumberland Straight between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, Canada - an 8 miles long engineering marvel.</div>

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Bill Reber · Apr 12, 2013

Great pictures . crossed many time while stationed in Norfolk VA. Even remember a water spout while crossing.....tanks for the memories !!!ThumbUp

RdKnB · Apr 12, 2013

Very nice pictures, been years since I crossed there.

Shimpy · Apr 12, 2013

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<div class="message">Great pictures . crossed many time while stationed in Norfolk VA. <img src="images/smilies/thumbup.gif" border="0" alt="" title="ThumbUp" class="inlineimg" /></div>

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</div>Same here in the early 60's. I believe that's when it first opened.

Bikerbozo · Apr 12, 2013

Nice pics. I always love crossing those bridge/tunnels. And can finally use my toll pass now also.
First time I crossed it in early '90's, on way to Daytona bike week. Didn't know how to get to 95 south from end. Nobody could give me directions. Asked a cop, taxi, etc. Finally just headed west. Figured I would hit it eventually.

hbrogan57 · Apr 12, 2013

They can certainly be interesting. We got stuck at one for three hours due to an accident one year. What a pain in the butt that was.<br />
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<div class="message">Nice pics. I always love crossing those bridge/tunnels. And can finally use my toll pass now also.<br />
First time I crossed it in early '90's, on way to Daytona bike week. Didn't know how to get to 95 south from end. Nobody could give me directions. Asked a cop, taxi, etc. Finally just headed west. Figured I would hit it eventually.</div>

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