Eagle Pass – Piedras Negras International Bridge

This bridge carries both vehicles and pedestrians across the Rio Grande between Eagle Pass, Texas and Piedras Negras, Coahuila, serving as a primary border crossing between the United States and Mexico. The two-lane roadway accommodates cars while a separate path allows foot traffic to cross safely.

Construction began in 1927, but the structure suffered flood damage that required complete reconstruction in 1954. A third major project in 1985 reinforced the bridge to ensure it could continue handling modern traffic demands.

The bridge links two commercial hubs where shoppers and traders move between the retail districts of Eagle Pass and the market stalls and craft vendors of Piedras Negras. This daily flow of people creates a shared economic rhythm that connects both communities across the river.

Toll rates differ for vehicles and pedestrians and depend on which direction you are crossing. Having cash in both U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos is helpful since payment methods vary depending on which country you enter.

The bridge creates a seamless connection where U.S. Route 57 continues directly as Mexican Federal Highway 57, making it one of the few places where road numbers align perfectly across the border. This straight-through routing eliminates the need for confusing direction changes when crossing into Mexico.