Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge
Encyclopedia
The Ysleta–Zaragoza International Bridge is an international crossing consisting of two international bridge
s which crosses the Rio Grande (Río Bravo)
connecting the United States-Mexico border cities of El Paso, Texas
, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. The bridge is also known as "Zaragoza Bridge", "Puente Zaragoza" and "Puente Yslete-Zaragoza".
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International Bridge
The following bridges are known as the International Bridge:*International Railway Bridge, a railroad bridge at Buffalo, New York*Baudette-Rainy River International Bridge, connecting Rainy River, Ontario and Baudette, Minnesota...
s which crosses the Rio Grande (Río Bravo)
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande is a river that flows from southwestern Colorado in the United States to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way it forms part of the Mexico – United States border. Its length varies as its course changes...
connecting the United States-Mexico border cities of El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas
El Paso, is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States, and lies in far West Texas. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 649,121. It is the sixth largest city in Texas and the 19th largest city in the United States...
, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. The bridge is also known as "Zaragoza Bridge", "Puente Zaragoza" and "Puente Yslete-Zaragoza".
Description
The Ysleta–Zaragoza International Bridge consists of two four lane bridges, one bridge being for commercial traffic only and the other for passenger traffic and with two pedestrian walkways. The bridge was constructed in 1938, then in 1955, the present bridge was completed in 1990. The American side of the bridge is owned and operated by the City of El PasoEl Paso, Texas
El Paso, is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States, and lies in far West Texas. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 649,121. It is the sixth largest city in Texas and the 19th largest city in the United States...
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