13. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, USA
Located in: Virginia, USA
Established: 1964 (original), with expansions in 1999 and ongoing projects
Cost: original construction: $200 million; 1999 expansion: $197 million; with additional costs for ongoing expansions.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, a feat of engineering that first opened in 1964, stretches across the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, linking Virginia’s eastern and western shores.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, USA ©jayyuan/stock.adobe.com
With an original construction cost of $200 million and a significant expansion in 1999 costing $197 million, this complex has seen further investments to enhance its capacity and safety. Known as one of the “Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World,” it combines 37 kilometers of trestle, tunnels, bridges, and islands, offering an unparalleled driving experience.
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