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S8·E6 Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel

Core Aired February 12, 2001 44 min
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Synopsis

Named one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern age, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel connects Virginia proper with its easternmost landmass. Stretching 17 miles across the historic Chesapeake Bay, the structure represents a man-made boundary between the Bay and the Atlantic. The structure includes two 2-lane highways supported mostly by trestles, four man-made and one natural island, two truss bridges, and two revolutionary sunken tube tunnels.

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When did Season 8 Episode 6 of Modern Marvels air?

Season 8, Episode 6 ('Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel') originally aired on February 12, 2001.

How long is Season 8 Episode 6 ('Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Modern Marvels Season 8 Episode 6?

Named one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern age, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel connects Virginia proper with its easternmost landmass. Stretching 17 miles across the historic Chesapeake Bay, the structure represents a man-made boundary between the Bay and the Atlantic. The struct...

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