This Infamous Maryland Bridge Is One Of The Most Dangerous In America

Not many places in Maryland are considered dangerous all the time. However, if you ask someone about the scariest place to drive in the Old Line State, they'll often mention the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

In this article, we'll explore why this Maryland bridge is often seen as the most dangerous in America, and why it can be so anxiety-inducing that people sometimes wait to help timid drivers get to the other side.

Are you one of those who find this bridge too intimidating to cross?

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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge looks charming from a distance, But up close, it can be quite terrifying.

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This dual bridge doesn't have shoulders or emergency pull-off lanes. It spans 4.3 miles from tip to tip, with its highest point reaching 186 feet above the Bay. That's a long way down, and it's one of the reasons why this bridge has a reputation as the scariest in Maryland.

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Few things make Marylanders more nervous than approaching the bridge and seeing lines of cars. The anxiety levels rise when the Bay Bridge, already unsettling, turns into a slow crawl. Crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge can be a scary experience!

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It gets even worse when you have to cross the bridge during heavy rain...

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Or on a foggy morning when it feels like the journey leads to nowhere. Occasionally, there's two-way traffic on the bridge, making it even more nerve-wracking.

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Over the years, there have been several fatalities on the Bay Bridge, including incidents of suicide jumpers...

And vehicular accidents, often caused by rear-end collisions that could send a car over the side and into the water below. Weather and storms also play a role, and the low guardrails on the side of the bridge don't instill confidence during strong winds.

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Have you ever experienced panic while crossing bridges? Have you driven across Maryland's most dangerous and frightening bridge? Does it stress you out, or does it not bother you? Share your experiences and stories about this intriguing and notorious Maryland bridge.

Disclaimer: This article is only for informational purposes. This article is credited to OnlyInYourState.