Bridge of the Americas, International bridge at Mexico-United States border, Texas.

The Bridge of the Americas consists of four separate structures that span the Rio Grande, linking Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua with El Paso in Texas. Each structure serves a different traffic purpose, allowing cars, trucks, pedestrians, and occasional emergency vehicles to cross simultaneously.

The crossing opened in 1967 as part of the Chamizal Treaty signed by the United States and Mexico in 1963, which exchanged land between the two countries; the El Paso site of the US inspection station had been Mexican territory. The bridges were rebuilt between 1996 and 1998. The International Boundary and Water Commission owns the structure, with US Customs and Border Protection and Mexican Customs operating each section.

Locals on both sides often call it 'Puente Libre,' which means free bridge, referring to the absence of tolls. Daily commuters cross for work or family visits, creating a binational rhythm that shapes life in both cities.

Passenger vehicles cross 24 hours a day, but commercial truck inspections run only from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays. The crossing has two two-lane truck bridges and two four-lane passenger bridges, with two sidewalks for pedestrians. Northbound traffic on I-110 leads to the El Paso BOTA Port of Entry.

Among the four border crossings between Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, this one charges no toll for vehicles. This detail makes it the busiest option for commuters and travelers on a tight budget.