Ysleta–Zaragoza International Bridge, International toll bridge over the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas, United States
The Ysleta–Zaragoza International Bridge crosses the Rio Grande between El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. It consists of two four-lane bridges: one carries commercial traffic only, the other private vehicles and two pedestrian walkways. The City of El Paso owns and operates the American side.
The original bridge opened in 1938 and underwent renovation in 1955, while the current structure was completed in 1990. It was expanded to handle increasing cross-border traffic demands.
The structure connects two border communities and enables daily interactions between families and workers living on opposite sides. People use it to visit relatives or commute to jobs across the frontier.
The crossing operates 24 hours daily and offers specialized SENTRI and FAST lanes for pre-approved travelers to speed up border passage. Payment is required and varies by vehicle type and time of day.
The structure features separate lanes for trucks and private cars, allowing different traffic flows to be optimized. Pedestrians can cross on dedicated pathways in both directions.
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