Yea, they used to have an underwater tunnel almost directly underneath where the bridge is now. I remember watching the different stages of this bridge being built. Then I think they destroyed the tunnel, they should have kept it open.
ya and its to bad that the beltway 8 east bridge u have to pay toll to see its glory .. ill stick with the i- 610 port bridge for free as its amazing view also .. damn txdot , you ever wonder when that highway is gonna ever be paid for . lol its only been about 15 years
The bridge is beautiful! Like the cable lines stretching out on the bridge! And that spectacular river view! The very end has this Florida thing going on with the palm trees as the clip fades out.
It's a gorgeous bridge, and very easy to drive with 8 lanes and a shoulder.
If this bridge were in NY City or SF it would be a civic landmark and symbol of great pride and would also be considered an engineering marvel, not to mention an $8 toll.
I agree it its a beautyfull bridge but why is it not famous? Our SkyWay bridge is not as pretty yet its world famous. Maby its because its in the middle of no where? Also why such a big bridge?
Also, I Live A Little Further Down The Freeway, When That Person Was On His/Her Way Back To Houston, And You See The Exit And Crap, A Little Further Down, 610 Northeast Is Where I Live
Was it this bridge which had problems with the cable-stays? I remember an article about it having issues where in light rain, water trickled down the cables causing them to oscillate violently, but it didn't occur in heavy rain or clear weather. They resolved it with ridges built onto the cables.
I've contended that if this bridge were in a major city on either coast it would be considered an engineering landmark and widely celebrated as a local treasure, not to mention a $7 toll.
lol the weather is NEVER cooperative here
Wowee2012 1 year ago
if anyone remembers we had to go under the bridge to get to Baytown. Called a TUNNEL then..... good ole' 60's
lphsmom 1 year ago
Hi, i have to say its a ppretty high and long bridge as well, looks great, was there in 2004-2005. Greetings from Germany , Thorsten
banditwheeler 1 year ago
Yea, they used to have an underwater tunnel almost directly underneath where the bridge is now. I remember watching the different stages of this bridge being built. Then I think they destroyed the tunnel, they should have kept it open.
236error 2 years ago
Me and my friend rode our bicycles over this bridge, not long after it opened. WHAT A RUSH!!
236error 2 years ago
ya that bridge is nice .. i wish i could get that way eventually i believe it is the tallest causeway bridge in texas ..
ScrewdUpClick2000 2 years ago
At 178 feet above water it is the tallest bridge in Texas, the Beltway 8 Bridge is 175 feet.
Freewayjim 2 years ago
ya and its to bad that the beltway 8 east bridge u have to pay toll to see its glory .. ill stick with the i- 610 port bridge for free as its amazing view also .. damn txdot , you ever wonder when that highway is gonna ever be paid for . lol its only been about 15 years
ScrewdUpClick2000 2 years ago
Yea it's an amazing bridge the towers are 440ft tall!!!
It's beautiful when you cross it you see all the refineries san jac monument and the houston skyline in the distance.
they are building a bridge in dallas to cross the trinity and its gonna be 400ft tall.
and they also have a300ft tall bridge proposed.
Roger007Audioslave 2 years ago
LOVE THIS!!!! It's so long too... But wow! Whata great looking bridge! I'm glad you went back through so I could see again!
ZoeToots 2 years ago
The bridge is beautiful! Like the cable lines stretching out on the bridge! And that spectacular river view! The very end has this Florida thing going on with the palm trees as the clip fades out.
north5880 3 years ago
song sounds like it would be in a 90s video game
rockypc24 3 years ago
It's from the movie "Encino Man", it's called "Drive The Hell Out Of here" By Steve Vai.
Freewayjim 3 years ago
It was like I was right there.
matoman5 4 years ago
whats so special about the bridge? i go over it every day!!!
nascar51523fan 4 years ago
Well some people don't
richd506 4 years ago
It's a gorgeous bridge, and very easy to drive with 8 lanes and a shoulder.
If this bridge were in NY City or SF it would be a civic landmark and symbol of great pride and would also be considered an engineering marvel, not to mention an $8 toll.
Freewayjim 4 years ago
I agree it its a beautyfull bridge but why is it not famous? Our SkyWay bridge is not as pretty yet its world famous. Maby its because its in the middle of no where? Also why such a big bridge?
Tampa0123456789 3 years ago
You know the old saying, "Everything is bigger in Texas". This bridge is basically surrounded by Oil Refineries.
Freewayjim 3 years ago
ok so its need to be big because of the oil tankers. Intresting.
Tampa0123456789 3 years ago
I-45?
iloveroads 4 years ago
No, it's Texas Route 146
Freewayjim 4 years ago
Love the 'Get The Hell Out Of Here' remix Jim!
HelmutVillam 4 years ago
Thanks, that's actually titled "Drive The Hell Out of Here" it's a shorter version.
Freewayjim 4 years ago
lol that brigde is nothing!!
believe me I know!
SweetNsourSugar118 4 years ago
i hold my breath every time i go over it ^.^
LadyMustangsRule43 4 years ago
My Great Grandfather Helped Build The Bridge, And As I Look At The Bridge, I Am Proud Of My Grandfather For Being Apart Of The Building Crew.
TheEvolutionEra 4 years ago
Also, I Live A Little Further Down The Freeway, When That Person Was On His/Her Way Back To Houston, And You See The Exit And Crap, A Little Further Down, 610 Northeast Is Where I Live
TheEvolutionEra 4 years ago
Been there. Done that.
Crynoutloud 4 years ago
I live there..
Kamelona 4 years ago
A beautiful bridge.
davidreynolds87 4 years ago 2
Was it this bridge which had problems with the cable-stays? I remember an article about it having issues where in light rain, water trickled down the cables causing them to oscillate violently, but it didn't occur in heavy rain or clear weather. They resolved it with ridges built onto the cables.
HelmutVillam 4 years ago
rockin' f@#kin' song!!!!!!!
dickbill77 4 years ago
It sure would. it looks just like the new Bay Bridge.
XxTrillvillexX9 4 years ago
a beautiful houston treasure that many people don't know about
clintimel 4 years ago
I've contended that if this bridge were in a major city on either coast it would be considered an engineering landmark and widely celebrated as a local treasure, not to mention a $7 toll.
Freewayjim 4 years ago
I agree with you completely...
nortenero 3 years ago