CBB - a little worried

We%26#39;re driving down from CT in April, and right now, I%26#39;m a little worried about driving over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel.

From the pictures on their website, it looks as tho there isn%26#39;t much of a %26#39;barrier%26#39; on the right, to protect a car from plunging into the water. Should I be concerned? Is there a normal %26#39;barrier%26#39;, for lack of a better word?

I see on the website that you can ask for a police escort, but I do not want to resort to that.

Thank you so much - I%26#39;m looking forward to encouraging replies. I realize people drive this bridge every day!

CBB - a little worried

The cbbt is about 20 miles long. There are steel or metal guardrails on each side of the drive to prevent a car from going over the side. The only time I can remember any over the side mishap, was when a tractor-trailer (single vehicle accident) crashed through the guardrail (of course there%26#39;s a big difference between a car and tractor-trailer, and I don%26#39;t recall the cause of the accident). Under normal driving conditions I think it%26#39;s safe. If you want to stop, there is a fishing pier/restaurant on one of the bridge ';islands'; about 3 1/2 mi from the Va Beach side. Go for it.

CBB - a little worried

Been traveling the CBB for years. You don%26#39;t normally have heavy traffic. The above ground causeway is 2 lanes each way, only the tunnel is one lane. It%26#39;s a pretty drive. I wouldn%26#39;t be concerned...enjoy it.

Thanks. I%26#39;ll drive in the left lane, then.

We only lose 2-3 cars in the Bay each week on average. Statistically speaking, you should be fine. No worries mate.

If you are traveling slower than the other traffic, stay to the right, please!

No worries. We have crossed the bridge dozens of times and it is a beautiful sight. A few tractor trailers have been lost but assumably you aren%26#39;t in an 18 wheeler. One went over when he had to slam on his brakes because some total Id--- stopped to take a photo at the peak of the span! NOT a good idea.