[4K]Skyway Bridge St. Petersburg, FL -USA -Scenic Drive(worlds longest)

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  • 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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Комментарии • 128

  • @ayeshakarreem8813
    @ayeshakarreem8813 Месяц назад +9

    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🫶🏾

    • @may-beeart7930
      @may-beeart7930 26 дней назад +1

      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.

  • @jeromewagschal9485
    @jeromewagschal9485 Месяц назад +14

    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 🙂🙂🙂

  • @redgarcia1427
    @redgarcia1427 28 дней назад +4

    Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!! Felt just like I was driving over it myself!!🚗✌

  • @bettyannstreet2906
    @bettyannstreet2906 Месяц назад +7

    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 ❤❤

  • @kathy8031
    @kathy8031 Месяц назад +13

    I’ve driven over this bridge many times it’s just breathtaking

  • @thecoz5700
    @thecoz5700 Месяц назад +11

    It's beautiful when the lights are on

  • @LuisMartinez-sp5vk
    @LuisMartinez-sp5vk Месяц назад +20

    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.

    • @PrayerChanges24
      @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад +2

      Wow 🤩

    • @bethweber9398
      @bethweber9398 Месяц назад +3

      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.

  • @michellekoenig7150
    @michellekoenig7150 29 дней назад +2

    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.

  • @JulieAnderocci
    @JulieAnderocci 24 дня назад +2

    Thanks for a wonderful ride😊😊😊😊

  • @judy7553
    @judy7553 Месяц назад +10

    When i lived in St. Pete, we used to fish off the old bridge. New bridge is awesome.

    • @redgarcia1427
      @redgarcia1427 28 дней назад

      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! 😢

  • @Kaaaaammmm
    @Kaaaaammmm Месяц назад +8

    What is scarier are the crazy drivers that feel the 70 mph speed limit is not fast enough to travel across this bridge.

  • @kathymcbride5776
    @kathymcbride5776 Месяц назад +12

    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..

  • @bethweber9398
    @bethweber9398 Месяц назад +5

    The old skyway was worse. Steeper climb & metal grate across the top & you could see through to the water below. Hated it!

  • @melodyhammond3296
    @melodyhammond3296 Месяц назад +7

    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.

    • @nikitakelley
      @nikitakelley Месяц назад +2

      @Melodyhammond …..
      OMG ! The Chesapeake Bay BT gives me the creeps! I hyperventilate just watching it on video .,…
      😧😧😧😧

    • @valeriemcarthur8547
      @valeriemcarthur8547 Месяц назад +2

      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.

    • @nikitakelley
      @nikitakelley Месяц назад +1

      @valeriemcarthur
      WHAT ????? Floating ?
      I’d probably try to get out iof the vehicle and uh. jump ????
      😧😧😧😧😧😧

    • @valeriemcarthur8547
      @valeriemcarthur8547 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@nikitakelley
      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @janicehart1681
    @janicehart1681 Месяц назад +5

    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.😊

  • @pammager7135
    @pammager7135 Месяц назад +8

    That's a scary bridge to drive over. I've done it twice. It's a beautiful view but feels too high up.

  • @JanetWyda
    @JanetWyda Месяц назад +3

    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

  • @catherinesharpley502
    @catherinesharpley502 27 дней назад +1

    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.

  • @MsTee-xe3ux
    @MsTee-xe3ux Месяц назад +4

    Beautiful

  • @LovieBrown-hy7dq
    @LovieBrown-hy7dq Месяц назад +11

    NO WAY HOSEA!! I'M GETTING PETRIFIED JUST LOOKING AT THE VIDEO!!😮

  • @samuraiwalkchonmagego8912
    @samuraiwalkchonmagego8912 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing a very nice Skyway Bridge drive!

  • @deborah9718
    @deborah9718 Месяц назад +3

    Rode on the back of a Harley over this bridge 2 times. It was scary.

    • @nikitakelley
      @nikitakelley Месяц назад

      @deborah ………
      😧😧😧😧😧😧😧

  • @cathystafford819
    @cathystafford819 Месяц назад +1

    Gorgeous!

  • @PrayerChanges24
    @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад +3

    My ❤️will beat 200 minutes riding on this bridge with others😪🙌🏽

  • @KOREA4K
    @KOREA4K 3 года назад +2

    Hello Great video! Thanks for sharing Have a nice day

  • @arnetriceo.9540
    @arnetriceo.9540 Месяц назад

    I love the water view. Serenity

  • @saradarh1985
    @saradarh1985 Месяц назад +4

    Im getting sea sick from just watching this.

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 Месяц назад +4

    Who builds a bridge you can’t get off or turn around and go back ? Sick

  • @bonnierios6460
    @bonnierios6460 10 месяцев назад +13

    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! 😊

    • @maryellenkarakis8459
      @maryellenkarakis8459 8 месяцев назад +2

      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!

    • @michaelreese8041
      @michaelreese8041 5 месяцев назад +2

      Way less scary than the original bridge that was there

    • @Insertgenericusernamehere809
      @Insertgenericusernamehere809 3 месяца назад

      @@michaelreese8041yes that thing was also a hazard so thank god it’s gone.

    • @dreamersruleNOW
      @dreamersruleNOW Месяц назад +1

      The key west bridge is 7 miles long over water but the bridge is down low close to the water.

    • @PrayerChanges24
      @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад

      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’

  • @PrayerChanges24
    @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад +2

    Just looking 👀 at this my anxiety 😬 started I couldn’t take this ride….
    My ma’am…No ham…No turkey ❌

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 Месяц назад +11

    This is incredible. No way off for miles. Would never get on.

    • @susancedio3801
      @susancedio3801 Месяц назад +2

      Some lady said she turned around lol NOT

    • @PrayerChanges24
      @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад

      @@susancedio3801
      Bahahaaa😂😂😂 I would’ve love to see this one….How and you heading towards the bridge??….I’m hollering
      🤣😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @PrayerChanges24
      @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад

      I cannot stop laughing… My My My

  • @jeanbaker2087
    @jeanbaker2087 Месяц назад +1

    Very peaceful trip. I do not like bridges, but this one is really nice. I'm 73 and no longer travel......

    • @nikitakelley
      @nikitakelley Месяц назад

      @Jeanbaker…..
      So you don’t go over this bridge anymore, is that right ?
      You may not like it as much now…..
      😊

  • @susancedio3801
    @susancedio3801 Месяц назад +4

    I drove across it several times, didn’t seem scary to me? Used to be an old bridge in Charleston sc terrified me!

  • @debrasmith4623
    @debrasmith4623 Месяц назад +6

    I would hate to be on it and a huge storm come boy I'd be terrified 😨

    • @philobetto1224
      @philobetto1224 Месяц назад

      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.

  • @geraldine1437
    @geraldine1437 Месяц назад +3

    No way I would do this bridge. Too much for me. Beautiful scenery that's about it!

  • @inaroundSwitzerland
    @inaroundSwitzerland 3 года назад +1

    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!

    • @wanderwalker5435
      @wanderwalker5435  3 года назад +1

      That is awesome to hear! Thank you for watching!

  • @PineBaskets
    @PineBaskets 28 дней назад

    I LOVE this bridge, wish they had a pedestrian lane or bike lane!!!

  • @EL-VaTo58.5
    @EL-VaTo58.5 Год назад +2

    Bu köprüyü biz yaptık vay bee açıldığını görmek ne güzel devasa bir projeydi

  • @nancyuren6456
    @nancyuren6456 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @drusheahubert3060
    @drusheahubert3060 Месяц назад +1

    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

  • @helenbradford2569
    @helenbradford2569 Месяц назад +2

    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.

  • @brendadobson735
    @brendadobson735 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @styles8007
    @styles8007 28 дней назад

    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.

  • @Richard2003
    @Richard2003 24 дня назад

    Live near it. I like going on the pier next to it.

  • @user-or2gp7gd9m
    @user-or2gp7gd9m Месяц назад +2

    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.

    • @susancedio3801
      @susancedio3801 Месяц назад +3

      How did you turn around?

    • @user-or2gp7gd9m
      @user-or2gp7gd9m Месяц назад +5

      Before I got on the bridge, I turned around.

    • @PrayerChanges24
      @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад +1

      ⁠@@susancedio3801
      I’m screaming laughing!!
      😂😂😂😂😂😂like see that one…

    • @kathleensmith8518
      @kathleensmith8518 27 дней назад +1

      @@user-or2gp7gd9m Very Smart. I agree with you. 😁 you made it Safely over the Bridge.

  • @ArubaOneHappyIsland
    @ArubaOneHappyIsland Месяц назад +1

    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

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 Месяц назад

    Hallelujah

  • @arlenelaw5645
    @arlenelaw5645 Месяц назад +1

    It's not bad.

  • @philobetto1224
    @philobetto1224 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @katherineaustin2477
    @katherineaustin2477 Месяц назад

    How long is the bridge?

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 Месяц назад

    How was this built?

  • @deannadearmore7316
    @deannadearmore7316 29 дней назад

    Been there done that. Nooooo thank you for do over.

  • @kathleensmith8518
    @kathleensmith8518 Месяц назад

    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. 😁🙏

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 Месяц назад +3

    Too much water. I would never drive this alone or at night.

    • @charlottehawkins2633
      @charlottehawkins2633 Месяц назад +1

      It's quite beautiful at night, as long as the weather is clear. I don’t dare cross in bad weather. It's terrifying!

  • @54dks2447
    @54dks2447 Месяц назад

    How long did it take to build this?😮😮😮

  • @jostarnes7157
    @jostarnes7157 Месяц назад

    My kids tell me there is no way I could go over this bridge.

  • @ahuamekaiona
    @ahuamekaiona Месяц назад

    WOW, your guys freeway looks like oahu hawaii freeways!!!!!

  • @cheeseburger6001
    @cheeseburger6001 Месяц назад

    This is many people’s daily commute. Soon it’ll be mine actually 😅

  • @ritagonzalez8923
    @ritagonzalez8923 Месяц назад

    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!

  • @mcarr7810
    @mcarr7810 Месяц назад +1

    Try the Florida Keys Seven Mile Bridge.

  • @courtneystarkes692
    @courtneystarkes692 22 дня назад

    Is scary at night 💯🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 18 дней назад

    What if you have 🚗 trouble? No streetlights on some of it.

  • @gingergrace708
    @gingergrace708 Месяц назад +1

    This is the new bridge the old one would make you wet your pants

  • @MustangMach1696.0
    @MustangMach1696.0 Месяц назад +1

    When doves 🕊 fly 🪰.

  • @54dks2447
    @54dks2447 Месяц назад

    You got back on?😟😟😟

  • @carolynhostetler8641
    @carolynhostetler8641 25 дней назад

    It’s also really steep but doesn’t appear steep in the video.

  • @lindawonderly5770
    @lindawonderly5770 3 месяца назад +2

    How much is the toll?

    • @DarkMatter727
      @DarkMatter727 2 месяца назад +1

      $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

    • @markdinkel-uh2je
      @markdinkel-uh2je 2 месяца назад

      50¢ last time I went over. Chump change

  • @thecoz5700
    @thecoz5700 Месяц назад

    They close it if wind gets to strong

  • @carolewhite6356
    @carolewhite6356 Месяц назад

    Not even the longest in Florida. That would be the 7 mile bridge in the Keys

  • @trinitymedical2016
    @trinitymedical2016 Месяц назад +1

    Not for me ,my friend ,

  • @user-mi8df7tu5u
    @user-mi8df7tu5u Месяц назад

    СПб ЛО 🖐️

  • @glendavonne9237
    @glendavonne9237 Месяц назад

    SCARRRRY

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 18 дней назад

    No crossover. Ridiculous

  • @sandrakelley3391
    @sandrakelley3391 Месяц назад +29

    When all you see is sky and water. No thanks

    • @davecordes6121
      @davecordes6121 Месяц назад +2

      Pfft

    • @bethweber9398
      @bethweber9398 Месяц назад +4

      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.

    • @kathleensmith8518
      @kathleensmith8518 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@bethweber9398Yes I remember. Your right. 😁

  • @MillieBurgess-ld8st
    @MillieBurgess-ld8st 24 дня назад

    I would feel like other be scared as hack 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @melariccapatton2423
    @melariccapatton2423 Месяц назад

    Make sure your car is in good running condition....bcuz if you break down........smh

  • @sherripressley9818
    @sherripressley9818 Месяц назад +2

    Got to b the slowest driver on the skyway bridge not the longest bridge lol 😂

    • @Gorilla_grunt
      @Gorilla_grunt 25 дней назад

      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 🤡

  • @PrayerChanges24
    @PrayerChanges24 Месяц назад +2

    Make sure you have a tank full of gas ⛽️

  • @lavonnahood1904
    @lavonnahood1904 Месяц назад +1

    NOPE!!!

  • @twofeathers6540
    @twofeathers6540 Месяц назад

  • @davidschumm560
    @davidschumm560 29 дней назад

    Don’t know anyone who enjoys this ride. It truly sucks ruin perfectly good underware

  • @user-jv8rm5pw1i
    @user-jv8rm5pw1i Месяц назад +3

    At least you have a good shoulder to pull over on. Quit whining. 3/4 of you never drove over the old one.

  • @michaeljack3003
    @michaeljack3003 24 дня назад

    Not for me no thanks.

  • @Gorilla_grunt
    @Gorilla_grunt 25 дней назад

    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

  • @arky5610
    @arky5610 Месяц назад +1

    the wall looks to short to me ,i hate to get into a accident near that wall