Then it craps you out in bright sunlght next to a 2000ft dropoff
That tunnel feels far to narrow pulling boat with a eight-foot wide trailer and meeting a tour bus. I have read traffic controls for larger vehicles have been changed since.
Had a girl on the back of the Harley crossing the steel bridge in Tacoma almost completely freak out.
Nope, never understood it myself. I get a little butterfly in the stomach thing on the edge of cliffs sometimes, but then I think about a sidewalk. I ain't afraid of falling off the curb if I'm a half foot back from the edge, why should I be afraid of falling off a cliff (or bridge) if I'm not right on the sharp edge of it? Doesn't matter how far down it is, if I'm far enough from the edge to not fall from 6" what's the difference if it's 6 feet, or 600 feet.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
They replaced the bridge over the Licking River at McKinneysburg about a decade ago, but I used to love the old bridge. It had a wooden deck. We'd have folks come and visit us and I'd suggest a trip into Falmouth for ice cream. On the way back, I'd take them through McKinneysburg. This was really old span with a wooden deck. They'd taken to patching it with plywood towards the end, because it was due to be torn down.
We'd be driving in convoy with me in the lead. I'd get to the bridge and stop, get out, and walk out onto the bridge. I'd test a few boards on the way and maybe go over a couple of them twice or three times just to be sure. Then I'd walk back to whoever was following me, and tell them it looked safe.
I've never seen so many people turn white over a simple practical joke.
For the OP: You outta watch "Sorcerer" with Roy Scheider some night-- great bridge flick.
They replaced the bridge over the Licking River at McKinneysburg about a decade ago, but I used to love the old bridge. It had a wooden deck. We'd have folks come and visit us and I'd suggest a trip into Falmouth for ice cream. On the way back, I'd take them through McKinneysburg. This was really old span with a wooden deck. They'd taken to patching it with plywood towards the end, because it was due to be torn down.
We'd be driving in convoy with me in the lead. I'd get to the bridge and stop, get out, and walk out onto the bridge. I'd test a few boards on the way and maybe go over a couple of them twice or three times just to be sure. Then I'd walk back to whoever was following me, and tell them it looked safe.
I've never seen so many people turn white over a simple practical joke.
For the OP: You outta watch "Sorcerer" with Roy Scheider some night-- great bridge flick.
That's a good one!
Didja jump up and down on it a few times? Maybe grab a rail and try to shake the bridge?
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
I sold a boat to a guy last fall who would only meet me in town because he couldn't cross the bridge between where he and I lived. He was literally terrified of bridges and wasn't afraid to let anyone know.
I can believe that. Theres a business that will drive you across the bay bridge in your car. I hear they do a heck of a business. Theres a lot of people who cant hack it. I can cross it, but feel anxiety creepin in when I get up at the top.
I don't recall the Bay Bridge being anything to cause anxiety. It was 8 years ago though, and only a few times over. Seemed like an adventure, but that was just because of Oakland.
Then it craps you out in bright sunlght next to a 2000ft dropoff
At least they cut some holes in the side, so the fumes can get out, and you can peek out now and then. I've only driven it once, but it didn't bother me any. It felt 'cozy' as hell, though. I liked it, it was interesting.
So was old Route 66, from Kingman to the AZ-CA state lines, it's twisty-turny enough that they limit semi-trailers to a 25ft. length. No, you can't see your own tail lights, like down in Eastern Kentucky, but it's mountainous and interesting, too. I like interesting roads.
You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.
I know a guy that goes through OR to get from So. ID to No. ID so he doesn't have to drive over the bridge on 95 just below Grangevill.
Now that's a bit of a detour for a bridge that's not that bad. That's the bridge after going down the Whitebird hill, over the Snake? or is it the Salmon?
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Boards? There's an old steel truss over the Kootenai at Leonia that had a rotting deck the last time I crossed it, on foot. That was ten years at least ago, I haven't been down there since to see what is left of the wood. But one pays attention to footing, you bet.
Up hills slow, Down hills fast Tonnage first and Safety last.
I was never scared of heights, but the older I get the more scared I am of heights. I HATE this bridge in MD. Crossed over it other week coming home from Ocean City and had to stay in the middle lane...lol.
Just read a trucker died on the other Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in VA. That'n I never drove, but to go under water is a no no for me 😳
I've driven over both the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel many times when I lived in the DC and Virginia Beach areas. I have no problem with bridges, but was concerned (in 1966) when I was stopped for over an hour in the middle of the Delaware Memorial Bridge by an accident that brought all traffic to a halt. The wind was gusting to 50 mph and the bridge span swayed several feet in an oval pattern. And, the swaying was damped by the presence of hundreds of cars and many trucks! From that experience, I can understand your feelings.
