Thomas Johnson Bridge

[LordStanley]

At the highest part of the bridge, which is 150 feet, its just as deep below the water.

Last time I was under it, my depth gauge read 156 feet

 

[Jameo]

Chocolate chip with milk there old one...

Sorry, someone ate the last one last night

Respect your elders or bad things may happen

 

[Vince]

At the highest part of the bridge, which is 150 feet, its just as deep below the water.

Last time I was under it, my depth gauge read 156 feet

Cool. Heard they left the forms and junk in the water from when they built the bridge. True or false?

 

[FastCarsSpeed]

Great so everyone that is afraid of the bridge now will go north to 231. Sweet no more idiots slowing down on the top of the bridge and backing up traffic.

 

[nobody really]

Why did they build the bridge in the deepest part of the river? I would think that they could have found a better spot. The current at that depth are very very strong, enough to corrode even the best supports. Or was there a reason I’m not aware of?

southern maryland needed a bridge high enough for people to jump from?

 

[sockgirl77]

I try not to think about these things. I had an awful nightmare last night. I was in my car with my kids and bridge fell out underneath us. I couldn't figure out how to get out of my car.
This has been on my mind all day today and has really upset me. I got to thinking "Damn, what would I do". Is it possible for me to get out of my car and swim up to air with 2 (almost 3) little ones who cannot swim. Honestly, I've been a little fearful today. I realize that my hormones are kicking in and I've been a bit jumpy. But, this is really getting to me. It makes me want to contact an expert and get advice on what to do if this should ever happen. All I can thinking about is losing my children and that is my worst fear!

 

[nobody really]

Cross the bridge two to four times a day. No big deal. You'll always have those that need something to worry about.

yeah, i worry more about if my dog is going to crap in the house

 

[Vince]

Great so everyone that is afraid of the bridge now will go north to 231. Sweet no more idiots slowing down on the top of the bridge and backing up traffic.

Yeah, like yesterday. No accident, nothing, yet traffic backed up. Someone decides to slow to 25mph and wham, instant traffic jam.

 

[Dupontster]

I think the bridge is very dangerous.....I think everyone should stop traveling it..... NOW

 

[itsbob]

I try not to think about these things. I had an awful nightmare last night. I was in my car with my kids and bridge fell out underneath us. I couldn't figure out how to get out of my car.
This has been on my mind all day today and has really upset me. I got to thinking "Damn, what would I do". Is it possible for me to get out of my car and swim up to air with 2 (almost 3) little ones who cannot swim. Honestly, I've been a little fearful today. I realize that my hormones are kicking in and I've been a bit jumpy. But, this is really getting to me. It makes me want to contact an expert and get advice on what to do if this should ever happen. All I can thinking about is losing my children and that is my worst fear!

You should buy a window breaking thingy and stick it to the inside of your car..

It's the only thing that worked on Mythbusters.. and all the car parts stores sell them.

 

[sockgirl77]

You should buy a window breaking thingy and stick it to the inside of your car..

It's the only thing that worked on Mythbusters.. and all the car parts stores sell them.

Thanks. I'll look into it.

 

[sockgirl77]

Thomas Johnson Bridge 08-02-2007 11:01 AM no one cares


Dear Karma Giver,
I do not post for your sake. I post for mine.
:shrug:,
Socki

 

[Baywatchv8]

You should buy a window breaking thingy and stick it to the inside of your car..

It's the only thing that worked on Mythbusters.. and all the car parts stores sell them.

If you get the right one "window breaking thingy" (http://www.autobarn.net/lifhamestool.html) it has a hook that hides a razor that can also cut seatbelts if the buckle wont release. All you do is hook and pull the blade will cut the belt and away you go.

 

[beamher]

Not to worry, there are now "Crisis Hotline" placards on the bridge...

which are probably the result of some of the the accidents ---you have to look to the side to read them :shrug:; why aren't they posted prior to the bridge (or did I miss them) took me forever to locate them after all the talk.....and no i wasn't planning to jump

 

[Jameo]

which are probably the result of some of the the accidents ---you have to look to the side to read them :shrug:; why aren't they posted prior to the bridge (or did I miss them) took me forever to locate them after all the talk.....and no i wasn't planning to jump

They aren't posted prior because nobody jumps at the base of the bridge would be my guess

 

[MMDad]

If you get the right one "window breaking thingy" it has a hook that hides a razor that can also cut seatbelts if the buckle wont release. All you do is hook and pull the blade will cut the belt and away you go.

Everyone should have one in their trunk.

 

[beamher]

They aren't posted prior because nobody jumps at the base of the bridge would be my guess

why wait for someone to get to the top before deciding to give them a number that may prevent them from jumping; and you have to reach the correct spot or you won't even see the number(how useless??)

 

[MMDad]

Although I'm curious to know of the condition of the bridge... I agree with the "when it's your time..." statement.

That being said... I probably shouldn't even be reading this thread anymore today... just reading about the condition of the bridge from the posters so far is enough to make me start shaking and I've never even been across that bridge yet.

Something like this, especially because it's so close to me, really puts things in to perspective and makes you think back on your life, choices, and the people who mean the most to you.

There were probably more people killed in Minnesota last night by drunk drivers than on that bridge, yet none of them made the news. The bridge may be spectacular and scary, but the odds of dying on the bridge due to a drunk driver far outweigh any chance of the bridge failing.

 

[MMDad]

They aren't posted prior because nobody jumps at the base of the bridge would be my guess

They are posted at the base of the bridge and the top.

 

[sockgirl77]

Everyone should have one in their trunk.

What good would that do you?