Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge

Any tunnel in this area… any bridge (and there are many) I LOVE. This bridge is one of my favorites.

Okay, to review a bridge is a bit weird, but I saw this, and I thought, why not?
Sure, its $ 8.00 to cross it, and its only for the northbounds, but geez, when you’re crossing that bridge on a beautiful day, it’s a wondrous view, especially if you’re headed north. That’s because directly to the right of it (or downstream), you get 3 bridges right away to see it. The first one is the CSX Susquehanna bridge, aka the Perry Bridge, which is a single track bridge carrying freight train traffic along the Philadelphia Subdivison. The next bridge is the Thomas J. Hadem bridge, carrying Route 40 (toll bridge), and last but certainly not least, is the Amtrak Northeast Corridor bridge, which carries high-​speed passenger train service to Philadelphia and points north (to Boston), and/​or Washington D.C. (and points south).
It’s truly a great sight. Definitely a hard time to drive when you’re passing through, but if nice enough, get off at the first exit and take some pictures, because that image will be ingrained in your memory forever!

I have crossed this bridge many times over the years and it has always lived up to expectations… always open and giving friendly service, rarely packed… my only complaint is it isn’t on the the regular EZ pass and I have to hide my regular one and hold up the special hatem brige one!

This bridge gets only three stars. Two star deduction for not having a gale flag so we have some warning of how strong the cross winds are and in what direction they blowing. There have been times where I’ve been pushed by cross winds. Thank goodness it’s never caused an accident. I just don’t understand the lack of a flag when there are always gale warnings on the digital signs. They could save the electric and just put up a dang flag!
On the positive side, I love the hill south of the bridge. For some reason I always pick up speed going up the hill on 95S and feel like I’m flying. It breaks the monotony of the drive back from up north. It’s not nearly as exciting northbound going down the hill, IMHO.

This bridge while not a beauty in its own design has very beautiful surroundings. I pass over on my way to and from Jersey every year. The mega boring drive of the year. However, its passing along bridges with views like this that keep me entertained. It’s worth the view.

Hey Maryland, nice bridge!

The bridge was nice enough. Pretty views of Maryland.

Didn’t even know this bridge had a name until now. Crossed it countless times over the last thirty years on my many Boston/​New York/​Philadelphia to Washington DC treks. Beautiful, serene landscape around the bridge. Frequent, high winds make for an interesting drive, however. Took me years to figure out why this bridge makes people feel nervous or even scared: it’s the lack of any visible structural support around/​above the bridge. Only thing keeping you from going off the bridge are concrete rails!

This bridge, although much smaller in size and popularity to the George Washington Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and many other popular bridges, this bridge gets you across a river (Patapasco River) for a moderate price. I used it for it’s intended purpose about five years ago, and didn’t have much to complain about. They even accept E-​Z Pass in all the lanes, so getting through these lines are super-​quick! (Not much to say here.)

The Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge is the bridge on Interstate 95 (I-​95) that crosses over the Susquehanna River — bridging a very wide river crossing! It’s physically located in between Port Deposit to the North and Havre de Grace and Perryville to the South.
It’s an old bridge — and as you cross, you may note the warning sign about «High Winds.» Makes for an exciting crossing on windy days as one briefly considers: «Will my vehicle be blown off the bridge?»
I’ve crossed the bridge more times than I can count — if you are a passenger, it affords a really nice view of the river corridor — both upstream and downstream. If you are the driver — both hands on the wheel and look straight ahead!