Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing, International bridge spanning Rio Grande between Texas and Tamaulipas, United States and Mexico.
Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing is a two-lane road bridge connecting Falcon Heights in Texas with Nueva Ciudad Guerrero in Tamaulipas across the Rio Grande. The structure serves both water management functions and as an international border crossing with customs facilities.
The bridge was built in 1954 as part of a joint United States and Mexico initiative for water management and border infrastructure. The project arose from the need to regulate Rio Grande resources while establishing secure border crossings.
The bridge links communities on both sides of the border, enabling daily interactions between residents of Texas and Tamaulipas through routine crossings. People use it regularly for shopping, family visits, and business matters across the river.
The port of entry handles daily vehicle traffic with customs inspections on both sides. Visitors should carry valid travel documents and expect potential wait times, especially during peak hours.
The bridge is closely tied to the history of cross-border water management of the Rio Grande, regulating not just traffic but also water flow and reservoir management. This dual function makes it an unusual combination of border infrastructure and engineering structure.
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