The scariest bridge in the nation???? Come on now!
Sep 23, 2013 17:02:24 #
Sep 23, 2013 17:07:58 #
Sep 23, 2013 17:13:11 #
St3v3M wrote:
What? Drivers to take you across the bridge?
At least someone in making a buck out of that, the American way... And she is thinking of franchising!!!
Sep 23, 2013 17:25:06 #
We pulled the rv across the bridge this summer.
My wife did fine!
$18 one way...
Pat
My wife did fine!
$18 one way...
Pat
Sep 23, 2013 18:09:29 #
I lived in Annapolis for 20 years....
I know why it is the scariest bridge in the world....
it's covered with Maryland drivers!
I know why it is the scariest bridge in the world....
it's covered with Maryland drivers!
Sep 23, 2013 20:12:35 #
drove that bridge and tunnel system over a dozen times, never an issue. want SCARY? Take a taxi in Beijing or Shanghai.
or Rome!
or Rome!
Sep 23, 2013 20:35:20 #
Bruce with a Canon wrote:
drove that bridge and tunnel system over a dozen times, never an issue. want SCARY? Take a taxi in Beijing or Shanghai.
or Rome!
or Rome!
Better drive yourself.
Sep 23, 2013 21:54:52 #
I went UNDER it with a 37' Lord Nelson Victory Tug going from Portsmouth, NH to Boca Chica, Fl just a few miles north of Key West. Piloting it at 10 knots speed took 23 days.
Ships in the harbor were fantastic.
Sarge69
Ships in the harbor were fantastic.
Sarge69
Sep 24, 2013 01:29:34 #
Been back 'n' forth 'cross that bridge more than I can count..with nary a scare or prob. Want a scary bridge? Try the Mackinac in a good wind!
Sep 24, 2013 07:34:51 #
The Mackinac Bridge authorities will supply a driver for you.
The worst part is the section that is not paved, just a see-thru grating.
A few years a go a little car ( a hugo) got blown off by the cross winds.
The worst part is the section that is not paved, just a see-thru grating.
A few years a go a little car ( a hugo) got blown off by the cross winds.
Sep 24, 2013 08:36:10 #
Robert Graybeal wrote:
I lived in Annapolis for 20 years....
I know why it is the scariest bridge in the world....
it's covered with Maryland drivers!
I know why it is the scariest bridge in the world....
it's covered with Maryland drivers!
HaHa!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 24, 2013 08:36:44 #
tinosa wrote:
The Mackinac Bridge authorities will supply a driver for you.
The worst part is the section that is not paved, just a see-thru grating.
A few years a go a little car ( a hugo) got blown off by the cross winds.
The worst part is the section that is not paved, just a see-thru grating.
A few years a go a little car ( a hugo) got blown off by the cross winds.
Ooooooo!!!!!! See thru gratings gimmiie, gimmiie.....
Sep 24, 2013 09:14:00 #
oldgabby
Loc: Middle Tennessee
It's been over 30 years ago (don't know the current condition) but in west New Orleans in Metaire La. the Huey P. Long bridge over the Mississippi is a terrifying experience the first time. The road way of two 'narrow' lanes on either side of the looong railway bridge (to give clearance to shipping on the mississippi river level change +-40' seasonally).
Each lane is narrow and with an 18 wheeler beside you is TENSE. BUT THEN THE 'JOG' IN THE ROAD. Yes the surveyors missed the points from either side. Suddenly the lanes change about 18" due to the miss. That will get your attention! Then at either end there are 'Traffic Circles' or 'round abouts' that will confuse first timers and maybe second timers. Better have your insurance card and 'soil' absorbng material handy. And the way the Cajuns drive promoted the Bumper Sticker "I survived Highway 90!"
Each lane is narrow and with an 18 wheeler beside you is TENSE. BUT THEN THE 'JOG' IN THE ROAD. Yes the surveyors missed the points from either side. Suddenly the lanes change about 18" due to the miss. That will get your attention! Then at either end there are 'Traffic Circles' or 'round abouts' that will confuse first timers and maybe second timers. Better have your insurance card and 'soil' absorbng material handy. And the way the Cajuns drive promoted the Bumper Sticker "I survived Highway 90!"
Sep 24, 2013 09:20:39 #
Here's a couple rides across the bridge......I guess if you have a fear of heights (the bridges across the ship's channels) and claustrophobia (fear of going under the ship's channels by tunnel) you may experience problems negotiating the 17 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel highway....been across it and have fished at the fishing pier at the first tunnel island from the Virginia side many times.....:mrgreen:
Make these drives and see why folks find it scary......:thumbup:
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (northbound crossing)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g68cu8hCnxk
Big Rig trip over The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyAPK7Q8bHQ
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing N to S by Motorcycle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p2tc0JLlPc
Make these drives and see why folks find it scary......:thumbup:
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (northbound crossing)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g68cu8hCnxk
Big Rig trip over The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyAPK7Q8bHQ
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing N to S by Motorcycle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p2tc0JLlPc
Sep 24, 2013 10:27:55 #
venturer9
Loc: Newton, Il.
_Rex wrote:
Been back 'n' forth 'cross that bridge more than I can count..with nary a scare or prob. Want a scary bridge? Try the Mackinac in a good wind!
In a couple of M/C Trips in that direction, I have gone across the Mackinac bridge twice in what could be considered moderate winds... Breezy, but not too bad...
BUT one of our group was afraid of heights (We didn't know that) and when we got to the "Open" section .. He froze... Parked his bike and we had to run a relay to get him, his wife and his bike down to DRY land..LOL..
Beautiful country and a "fun" bridge to ride if not afraid of heights.
Mike
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