Integration Bridge

The Integration Bridge is a steel road structure spanning the Uruguay River between two countries with four traffic lanes and pedestrian paths. The structure is supported by two tall towers and was designed to handle heavy commercial and passenger vehicle traffic.

The project was funded during the 1990s through the Itaipu Binacional agency to create a direct link between the two border towns. After several years of construction, the bridge opened in 1997 and established a new trade route between the countries.

The bridge links two towns where residents cross daily to visit family, work, or conduct business on either side. It serves as a tangible point where Argentine and Brazilian communities meet and interact in everyday life.

Access is straightforward via the national highways that lead directly to the bridge on each side. Crossing takes only a few minutes by any vehicle, though proper travel documents are required for border crossing.

The Uruguay River forms the natural border between the two countries at this point, and the bridge is open to pedestrians, allowing rare foot crossings of the international boundary. This accessibility makes it a distinctive spot to experience the border directly.

Location: Santo Tomé

Location: São Borja

Inception: December 9, 1997

Official opening: December 9, 1997

Part of: Argentina–Brazil border

GPS coordinates: -28.61034,-56.01495

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10