[4K]Skyway Bridge St. Petersburg, FL -USA -Scenic Drive(worlds longest)
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2021
- Scenic drive by of both sides over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St Petersburg, Florida, United States.The Worlds longest cable-stayed concrete bridge. 4K 60 FPS.
The Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, often referred to as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge or simply the Skyway, is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Lower Tampa Bay connecting St. Petersburg, Florida to Terra Ceia. The current Sunshine Skyway opened in 1987 and is the second bridge of that name on the site. It was designed by the Figg & Muller Engineering Group and built by the American Bridge Company and is considered a symbol of Florida.
The four-lane bridge carries Interstate 275 and U.S. Route 19, passing through Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, and Manatee County. It is a toll road, with a $1.50 toll assessed on two-axle vehicles traveling in either direction and collected via cash or the state's SunPass system.
The original bridge opened in 1954 and was the site of two major maritime disasters within a few months in 1980. In January 1980, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn collided with the tanker Capricorn near the bridge, resulting in the sinking of the cutter and the loss of 23 crew members. In May 1980, the freighter MV Summit Venture collided with a bridge support during a sudden squall, resulting in the structural collapse of the southbound span and the deaths of 35 people when vehicles plunged into Tampa Bay.[8] Within a few years, the damaged span was demolished, the surviving span was partially demolished and converted into a long fishing pier, and the current bridge was built.
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I just LOVE this bridge and the vast expanses of water all around it...
I've been living in Miami for 12 years but every time we go to Tampa to visit my wife's family I look forward to driving over it...
This is one of the most beautiful bridges I have ever seen and if it was longer and taller it would be even better 🙂🙂🙂
It’s a beautiful and scenic bridge, I just think I would lose my soul if I had to drive over it. Thanks for sharing this video so I could experience it this way🫶🏾
I drive over it just look at the road. My palms sweat but if I don't let it get in my head I enjoy. It's beautiful up there.
Born in Rochester NY moved to Fla in 1957 when I was two. Raised in St Petersburg and was constantly visiting another family in Sarasota.Our family of four had so much fun traveling with mom and dad. GOOD OL DAZE ❤❤
This may be the world’s longest video driving on the Skyway , not the longest bridge in the world. Also the bridge is closed whenever a bad storm is in the area. Going up the bridge feels like you’re in a plane that’s about to take flight. Awesome video.
Wow 🤩
I was glad to read from you that they close the bridge for bad storms! I moved back to Indiana in '93 & have only been back to visit a couple of times. I've seen pictures of the bridge with the lights. It's very nice. I have never been over the new bridge.
I’ve driven over this bridge many times it’s just breathtaking
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!! Felt just like I was driving over it myself!!🚗✌
It's beautiful when the lights are on
I just kept wanting to squeal, “Pan right! Pan right!” because I wanted to see Anna Maria Island. :) Been flying into Tampa, and driving to AMI since 80’s. Paradise ❤️❤️❤️ But this bridge always makes me anxious.
Thanks for a wonderful ride😊😊😊😊
When i lived in St. Pete, we used to fish off the old bridge. New bridge is awesome.
I was with my parents In Florida And drove across the old bridge a few days after it was hit by the ship! Seeing that section taken out of the bridge on the other side was so scary and caused me to have anxiety from bridges after that point! I was only a child when we drove across and traffic was backed up and we had to set for a long time as traffic moved slowly starring at that section that was gone knowing all those people fell off including a Greyhound full of kids! 😢
What is scarier are the crazy drivers that feel the 70 mph speed limit is not fast enough to travel across this bridge.
Hey, that was a nice rest stop. That's nicer than the ones in NC an VA. It's like you're on vacation, looking at the water. My parents and I used to live in Tampa from my ages 4-5. My dad used to drive us to my great aunt's house in St. Petersburg and I remember it took us around 45 minutes to get there. Based on the length of this video just going over the Skyway, this is probably about right.
I've been on this bridge myself, OMG I thought I was going to have a heart attack before I got off of it.. one and done for me.. y'all can have that bridge..
🤣🤣🤣 beautiful though😨🐟
Don’t think I could do this..been on Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and Chesapeake Bay Bridge too. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge ( by Annapolis) is scary for me. They even have signs saying if needed there are people who will drive for you. This video is very nice , thanks for sharing.
@Melodyhammond …..
OMG ! The Chesapeake Bay BT gives me the creeps! I hyperventilate just watching it on video .,…
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That is the truth about the Chesapeake Bay bridge and tunnel. If you are afraid to drive across the bridge, they have bridge escorts to drive you across the bridge. That Chesapeake Bay Bridge and tunnel is freaking scary for a lot of people. It doesn't bother me because I have been crossing that bridge for so long. A lot of tractor trailers jack knife on the Chesapeake Bay bridge and tunnel. When crossing the bridge, you get the feeling of rocking motion on the bridge. 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮and it looks like you are floating across the waters. The bridge is about twenty-two miles across from Maryland to Virginia Beach, VA.
@valeriemcarthur
WHAT ????? Floating ?
I’d probably try to get out iof the vehicle and uh. jump ????
😧😧😧😧😧😧
@@nikitakelley
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That's a scary bridge to drive over. I've done it twice. It's a beautiful view but feels too high up.
Made me homesick for Florida. Drove over this bridge several times. Never bothered me which was surprising because I used to have horrible anxiety and panic attacks. Now with medication I totally enjoyed the beauty of it all. A number of people had ended their lives jumping from the highest point. 26:22
Went over the old one during a storm with waves crashing over the sides…been on this one twice(not by choice) scared the life out of me.😊
NO WAY HOSEA!! I'M GETTING PETRIFIED JUST LOOKING AT THE VIDEO!!😮
@Lovie …..
Me tooooooooo……
I’ll swim …… 🤪🤪🤪
Me too 🎉🎉
Beautiful
Rode on the back of a Harley over this bridge 2 times. It was scary.
@deborah ………
😧😧😧😧😧😧😧
My ❤️will beat 200 minutes riding on this bridge with others😪🙌🏽
Just looking 👀 at this my anxiety 😬 started I couldn’t take this ride….
My ma’am…No ham…No turkey ❌
Thanks for sharing a very nice Skyway Bridge drive!
Just seen this video. I have a fear of bridges and it doesn't look to bad to cross over. I thought driving it would take you up towards the sky! I'm thinking of going to Florida and was intimidated by the size of the bridge. Thank you for sharing this, i now think i can drive it! 😊
Have driven over this bridge several times and it's just beautiful....can't imagine you'd have any problem driving over it. It's nothing like the bridge it replaced----THAT drive was sheer agony!
Way less scary than the original bridge that was there
@@michaelreese8041yes that thing was also a hazard so thank god it’s gone.
The key west bridge is 7 miles long over water but the bridge is down low close to the water.
All my years living in Florida heard a lot about this bridge😬🙌🏽 Lawd Ham Merchie. I’ll keep my eyes closed until the ride is finished, back on the main highway!! Fix it Jesus’
The old skyway was worse. Steeper climb & metal grate across the top & you could see through to the water below. Hated it!
Very peaceful trip. I do not like bridges, but this one is really nice. I'm 73 and no longer travel......
@Jeanbaker…..
So you don’t go over this bridge anymore, is that right ?
You may not like it as much now…..
😊
I drove across it several times, didn’t seem scary to me? Used to be an old bridge in Charleston sc terrified me!
Who builds a bridge you can’t get off or turn around and go back ? Sick
Im getting sea sick from just watching this.
Gorgeous!
I love the water view. Serenity
I LOVE this bridge, wish they had a pedestrian lane or bike lane!!!
Hello Great video! Thanks for sharing Have a nice day
I would hate to be on it and a huge storm come boy I'd be terrified 😨
They close it now but didn’t use to i was five years old when the cargo ship hit it I’ve never liked the thing. Good fishing under it on the old bridge.
No way I would do this bridge. Too much for me. Beautiful scenery that's about it!
This is incredible. No way off for miles. Would never get on.
Some lady said she turned around lol NOT
@@susancedio3801
Bahahaaa😂😂😂 I would’ve love to see this one….How and you heading towards the bridge??….I’m hollering
🤣😂😂🤦🏽♀️
I cannot stop laughing… My My My
With our business, my husband and I have to drive this bridge on almost a daily basis. I am deathly afraid of heights and I always make him drive in the lanes that are nearest to the center of the bridge. But, I am still white knuckling it all the way across until we get back on to firm land again. It is beautiful to look at, but it scares the bejeepers out of me every time we have to drive it.
Remember me of the time when we did this road trip in Florida, and we drove on the bridge the first time, quite impressive! 17:15 amazing!
That is awesome to hear! Thank you for watching!
Live near it. I like going on the pier next to it.
I remember the day the accident that damaged the old bridge. Going over this new one & seeing it is scary.Look at the distance!!! drove this MANY times.
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I go over the skyway when I go visit my Daughter I don't care for those high bridges I close my eyes until we down
I've driven on this bridge, and I hated it. The first time, I tried driving through a storm, I turned around and waited another day. The next time, I got the courage to drive on it. I don't think I'll ever do that again.
How did you turn around?
Before I got on the bridge, I turned around.
@@susancedio3801
I’m screaming laughing!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂like see that one…
@@user-or2gp7gd9m Very Smart. I agree with you. 😁 you made it Safely over the Bridge.
I have been over that scary bridge many times. It felt like my car was going to flip backwards when I got to the top.
That damm thing sways during a thunderstorm you’ll have to pull the seat out of your ass pinched up in it. I’m across the state in Indian River county. I have several friends over there drive it alot.
I’m terrified of high bridge and I believe this goes 3 miles up or high …. I’ve been over it once and never again
I have Traveled on Skyway bridge a few times. I was driving up the bridge while a Bird seemed like was flying near me Well. When I was as high as the Bird and just saw the Sky, Weird feeling. Did Not like that.
And this is the New Skyway bridge. The old one Fell into the water years ago. I remember that. Beautiful Bridge. But Not driving on it anymore. 😁🙏
Been there done that. Nooooo thank you for do over.
It's not bad.
Too much water. I would never drive this alone or at night.
It's quite beautiful at night, as long as the weather is clear. I don’t dare cross in bad weather. It's terrifying!
My kids tell me there is no way I could go over this bridge.
Hallelujah
This is many people’s daily commute. Soon it’ll be mine actually 😅
How long is the bridge?
This is the new bridge the old one would make you wet your pants
How long did it take to build this?😮😮😮
How was this built?
I remember driving over the old bridge, driving over the old bridge would make you nervous. I Drove over the new bridge a few times and It makes me nervous, as well. What a Beautiful site. I love the Sunshine State. Thanks for sharing.
It’s also really steep but doesn’t appear steep in the video.
WOW, your guys freeway looks like oahu hawaii freeways!!!!!
Is scary at night 💯🤦🏾♀️
I used to passed but it’s been a long time I think if I cross the bridge Now I’m going to be scare!
Try the Florida Keys Seven Mile Bridge.
You got back on?😟😟😟
Not even the longest in Florida. That would be the 7 mile bridge in the Keys
How much is the toll?
$1.75 I believe unless you have a sun pass its $1.16. Sun pass works in other states, so I imagine if you have one from another state it would work but idk if you get a discount
50¢ last time I went over. Chump change
When doves 🕊 fly 🪰.
They close it if wind gets to strong
When all you see is sky and water. No thanks
Pfft
The old Skyway was much worse. It had a steeper arch & when you were at the top, it was metal grate that you could see through to the water below. I hated going over it. Never went over the new one before moving back to Indiana.
@@bethweber9398Yes I remember. Your right. 😁
Not for me ,my friend ,
SCARRRRY
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Make sure your car is in good running condition....bcuz if you break down........smh
I would feel like other be scared as hack 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Don’t know anyone who enjoys this ride. It truly sucks ruin perfectly good underware
Got to b the slowest driver on the skyway bridge not the longest bridge lol 😂
It’s like this moron is doing five under the speed limit just to make a longer video to fill up time. I timed his travel over the bridge four minutes and 50 seconds. It does not take that long to go over that bridge. It’s not that long of a bridge. What a 🤡
Make sure you have a tank full of gas ⛽️
NOPE!!!
At least you have a good shoulder to pull over on. Quit whining. 3/4 of you never drove over the old one.
I have been over this bridge countless times .Are you scaredy-cats that scared to drive on a bridge that is 200 feet high in the air? give me a break. It’s not that bad and I’ve done it on my motorcycle numerous times as well. Don’t give me this crap its scary. Grow a set
Not for me no thanks.
the wall looks to short to me ,i hate to get into a accident near that wall