Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge

The Presidio-Ojinaga International Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete structure crossing the Rio Grande to link Presidio, Texas with Ojinaga, Chihuahua. A single-track railway line runs across this crossing to move trains between the two border towns.

An original wooden bridge from the early 1900s was destroyed in 2008, prompting a complete reconstruction that started in 2018. The new structure was built with modern engineering techniques and improved safety standards for cross-border operations.

The bridge represents one of only five international rail crossings in Texas, facilitating transportation connections between the United States and Mexico.

Visitors can view the bridge from either side of the border, with the best views available from the riverbank areas of the border towns. The border inspection facilities are specialized for rail traffic and may be busy during peak inspection times.

During reconstruction, engineers raised the track height to accommodate new flood protection levees that partially covered sections of the previous bridge. This adaptation illustrates how infrastructure must adjust to changing environmental conditions and protective measures.