Bay Bridge status history
Revisit a day on the bridge. Browse saved closures, traffic advisories, daily recaps, BaySpan recordings, and camera photos and videos from notable updates. All dates and times are Eastern.
Check current bridge conditions16 updates logged
- 8:27 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is clear. Eastbound travel is estimated at 9 minutes 2 seconds, and westbound travel is at 7 minutes 34 seconds, which are near typical durations. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. Please obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:48 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is under wind warnings, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution when crossing. Traffic eastbound is slightly faster than usual, taking approximately 9 minutes. Westbound traffic is normal, taking around 7 minutes and 41 seconds.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:18 PMWind advisory
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is experiencing no delays, with an estimated travel time of 10 minutes 16 seconds. Westbound traffic is also clear, taking approximately 8 minutes 8 seconds to cross.
Despite the left lane closure for discontinuation of two-way traffic, westbound travel is not affected. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour; house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should cross with caution.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:47 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear. Eastbound traffic takes approximately 9 minutes 14 seconds, and westbound takes about 7 minutes 36 seconds, both close to typical durations, indicating normal traffic flow. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Remember to follow lane use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently running smoothly with no significant delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travel time is approximately 9 minutes 2 seconds and westbound around 7 minutes 34 seconds, which is close to normal durations. Be sure to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to ensure safety.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:09 PMAll clear
Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving smoothly in both directions with no delays. Eastbound traffic is estimated to take around 9 minutes and 2 seconds, close to the normal 8 minutes and 31 seconds. Westbound traffic is estimated at 7 minutes and 34 seconds, which is also near the typical duration of 7 minutes and 8 seconds. There are no significant delays at this time. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:05 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays near Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Eastbound traffic is currently utilizing three lanes, while westbound traffic has two lanes in operation. Ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.
Typical travel times for eastbound traffic are around 9 minutes 2 seconds, only slightly longer than the usual 8 minutes 31 seconds, indicating minor delays. Westbound traffic remains close to the normal duration at 7 minutes 34 seconds compared to 7 minutes 8 seconds.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:41 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing minor delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, about three miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open for eastbound and two for westbound traffic. Traffic times are close to normal, with eastbound taking around 9 minutes and westbound about 7.5 minutes.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:58 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently running smoothly with no significant delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travel time is approximately 9 minutes 2 seconds and westbound around 7 minutes 34 seconds, which is close to normal durations. Be sure to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to ensure safety.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:35 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are experiencing no delays. Preparation for two-way traffic has caused the left lane to be closed on the bridge, but it hasn't impacted the traffic flow. Traveling eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 27, about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:29 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is clear. Eastbound travel is estimated at 9 minutes 2 seconds, and westbound travel is at 7 minutes 34 seconds, which are near typical durations. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. Please obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:23 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is smooth, with a travel time of approximately 9 minutes. Westbound traffic is also clear, taking roughly 7 and a half minutes, despite the right lane being closed for debris removal. Motorists should drive safely and maintain a safe distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is clear. Eastbound travel is estimated at 9 minutes 2 seconds, and westbound travel is at 7 minutes 34 seconds, which are near typical durations. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. Please obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:11 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is experiencing no delays, with travel time estimated at around 9 minutes. Westbound traffic also has no delays, despite the two left lanes on the bridge being closed for a disabled vehicle. Estimated travel time westbound is approximately 7.5 minutes. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:59 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with minimal deviations from normal travel times, estimated at around 9 minutes. Westbound traffic is also flowing well, despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation, with travel times close to the usual duration. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:08 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are traveling westbound towards the Seven River Bridge, the delays begin at Exit 27, which is approximately one-half mile from the bridge. No significant delays are reported at this time. The best times to travel during the weekend are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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