Chesapeake Bay (US 13) Bridge/Tunnel

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge toll

Traveling across the USA? For sure, you will ride across one of the big bridges. If you want to see one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world, you should definitely cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The Chesapeake Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other – this magnificent bridge tunnel is known as one of the largest bridge tunnels of its kind.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge – description

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge or officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge Tunnel is both a tourist attraction and a travel convenience. The bridge tunnel connects Southern Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula. It’s a 95-mile shortcut for travelers between the north of Wilmington, Delaware, and Virginia Beach. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is a 17.6-mile (28.3 km) toll facility and at the same time, an award-winning engineering marvel. The bridge replaced ferries in 1964 but it was entirely completed in 1999. It is now one of fourteen bridge tunnel systems in the world. It carries US 13.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is operated by Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District. Direct crossing time is around 25 minutes. There is bus parking available, as well as a vending area and restrooms. Currently, a parallel tunnel at Thimble Shoal Channel is in progress.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel tolls

If you are traveling the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel, the toll will be as the following:

Vehicle type

Toll

2 axles: cars, SUVs, vans, pick-ups

$14.00 – off-peak; $18.00-pick season

School buses

$1.00

2 axles, six-tire vehicles

$21.00

3-axle vehicles

$25.00

4-axle vehicles

$34.00

5-axle vehicles

$43.00

6-axle vehicles

$52.00

E-ZPass customers can benefit from toll discounts. Note that toll pricing isn’t consistent. It is highly dependable on the day. Peak season pricing starts every Friday at midnight, through Sunday at 11:59 pm. Off-peak season is all other times.

Payment options

Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and E-ZPass. All discounts require the use of E-ZPass. You can easily pay with a mobile application – one place to manage all toll bills called Uproad. With the app, you only need a few clicks to pay for using most toll facilities in the US. The maximum vehicle height is 13’-6’. If you are traveling by a recreational vehicle, you must turn off all propane at the outside valve before you cross the bridge.

Interesting facts about Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel

  1. Sometimes, it can get quite windy which may impact your driving conditions. In such cases, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel implements certain restrictions, and vehicles aren’t allowed to cross it. It happens when winds reach a peak of 60 mph.

  2. The bridge connects you to amazing Virginia attractions. If you love stunning views of the ocean, you will be delighted when embarking on the bridge.

  3. In 2035, construction of a parallel Chesapeake Channel Tunnel is about to be started. The tunnel is expected to be open for traffic in 2040. It will finish the entire length so that the bridge tunnel becomes a four-lane highway from shore to shore.

Located in Virginia Beach Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel is a major bridge/tunnel facility. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel is one of the busiest bridge/tunnels in Virginia.

Here on Uproad.com, you'll find the latest Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel toll information. From Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel toll prices to payment options, Uproad lets you know the rules of the road.

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