The Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (CBBT, officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge–Tunnel) is a 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge–tunnel that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Delmarva and Hampton Roads in the U.S. state of Virginia. It opened in 1964, replacing ferries that had operated since the 1930s.

2023年10月3日 · Part bridge, part tunnel, this remarkable structure crosses over and under the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This Virginia beach underwater tunnel is the lone tunnel that goes underwater in Virginia, although there are several other bridge tunnels in the state.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, complex of trestles, artificial islands, tunnels, and bridges that runs across the entrance to Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, providing a vehicular roadway between the Norfolk–Hampton Roads area (southwest) and Cape Charles at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula (northeast). It was begun in 1958 and completed in 1964.

2024年6月22日 · Well, the answer lies in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, a remarkable engineering marvel that connects the Virginia mainland at Virginia Beach near Norfolk with Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel spans an impressive 17.6 miles and is both a tourist attraction and a travel convenience.

Journey through the rich and fascinating history of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and explore what's still yet to come. Visit CBBT History

2024年1月11日 · The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is a true engineering marvel and one of the most iconic landmarks in Virginia. This 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge-tunnel complex connects the Virginia mainland at Virginia Beach near …

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is only 20 minutes from Chesapeake, and it is the main roadway from Delaware, Maryland, and the Eastern Shore into Coastal Virginia. Whether you are driving north or south, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel showcases the mighty surge of the Atlantic Ocean, the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, and the soaring grace ...

2024年6月27日 · According to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission, the water depth ranges from 25 to 100 feet at different points along the bridge-tunnel. The underwater tunnels, known as the Chesapeake Channel tunnel, provide a 1,700-foot channel with a 50-foot depth and a 2,300-foot channel with a minimum 40-foot depth.

For 60 years, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel has captured worldwide attention. Let’s take a look back to see how it came to be.

In 1952, Maryland built its Chesapeake Bay Bridge near Annapolis to cross the Chesapeake Bay, with a four-mile span to Kent Island.