I am heading up to rehoboth beach in delaware in the next week with a few friends and i was thinking about riding up there. Then I realized that I would have to ride over the Bay Bridge (route 50 in Maryland). Ive never ridden over a bridge that is as long as this one and I was just wondering what it was like....any tips/advice about it?

thanks!

 

If it has a concrete deck, there won't be a problem. Some bridges have metal decks that make for a squirrelly ride. If so, take it slow...

 

I don't know the exact bridge you are talking about, but I rode to Panama City Beach, Florida and crossed the bay bridge there it is one of those metal bridges that you can see the water under you and it had started to rain, the bridge was slippery that greased owl chit, so if it is one of them, be careful!

 

Riding over the Bay Bridge is just like riding over the bridge over Potomac. Just pay attention to those Bikini babes who are busy talking on the phone on their way to OC.

 

No problems going east bound except for the IDIOTS in cages in a hurry to get to the beaches. Watch out coming back west bound for the drainage graits, stay in the middle lane. Also once on the Shore watch your speed. Ride safe and have fun.

 

Ditto. Probably one of my least favorite bridges anywhere to ride over. If there is an accident or traffic for any reason, and you are on top of it, you get to enjoy the fun of bouncing up and down with the bridge. Never seen one move so much.

 

if it's windy, hold on tight

 

I've been on the bridge several times going to OC and Del area. There's nothing to worry about, just stay your course and watch your speed. It's a nice ride over it, relax and enjoy the ride don't over think being on it, it's just another road. Oh yeah, no TUNNEL VISION or STAR GAZING.

 

The bridge is fun as heck and the view is awesome. One thing to consider is sometimes they have two way traffic on one side. I think you will enjoy the scenery and experience. I have been on the bridge several times. There are a few bumps due to the sections of the bridge intersecting, easy to deal with though. The span of the bridge is near 4.5 miles or so but it never seems too long as I always enjoy the scenery and the experience of the height of the bridge and the beautiful view of the bay etc...

Have fun,

Cheers,

Tom

 

for those who dont know......the bay bridge is about 4.3 miles long, and at its highest point it is almost 200 feet over the water. i haven't been over it in a few years, but i know they have been doing a significant amount of work on it. i believe that now it is made up of both concrete and the metal grates....with the metal grates primarily in the midddle, and highest parts! that right there makes me concerned because of the squirly ride mixed with the crosswinds all while 200 feet over the chesapeake!