Del Río–Ciudad Acuña International Bridge

The Del Río-Ciudad Acuña International Bridge is an international bridge which crosses the Rio Grande connecting the United States-Mexico border cities of Del Rio, Texas and Ciudad Acuña. The bridge is also known as "Del Río International Bridge", "Puente Acuña" and "Puente Ciudad Acuña-Ciudad Del Río".[1]

Del Río – Ciudad Acuña International Bridge
Coordinates29°19′36.32″N 100°55′39.05″W
CrossesRio Grande
LocaleDel Rio, Texas and Ciudad Acuña
OwnerCity of Del Rio
Characteristics
Total length2,035 feet (620 m)
History
Opened1930
Rebuilt1987

Description

The American side of the Del Río-Ciudad Acuña International Bridge is currently owned by the City of Del Rio, which also manages it. The bridge was constructed in 1930 and rebuilt in 1987. The bridge is four-lane wide by 2,035 feet (620 m) long and includes two sidewalks for pedestrians.[1]

Border crossing
Main article: Del Rio Texas Port of Entry

The Del Rio Texas Port of Entry is located at the Del Río – Ciudad Acuña International Bridge. The current port of entry facility was rebuilt by the General Services Administration in 2004.

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References
  1. TxDOT Transportation Planning; Border Crossings


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