It takes a lot to spook tough Bostonians but the Storrow Drive overpass in Boston, Massachusetts might be just the thing to do it. Voted the “most dangerous bridge in America” by Travel and Leisure Magazine , this bridge is enough to make any motorist hold their breath while they cross.
The bridge is considered dangerous for two reasons: it sees a lot of traffic and it is in rough condition. Combined, these can easily spell disaster for vehicles moving on the overpass. Even though traffic surpasses 50,000 vehicles per day, a threshold that requires the Federal Highway Administration to do more detailed evaluation and analysis periodically, the bridge’s surface needs critical repairs.
Another hazard that is associated with this area is so common that it’s part of Bostonian slang. “Storrowing” refers to trucks that try to go under bridges when they are too tall. They hit the overpass, causing damage, delays, and even injuries. Unfortunately, it’s a common occurrence in Boston, according to multiple news outlets . This most often happens to drivers who have rented a truck, such as a moving truck, who aren’t used to driving it. They put in a destination in their GPS and hit the road, unaware that low overpasses might make their route impossible.