Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge
Bridge in Ojinaga, Chihuahua
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The Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge (also known as the Presidio Rail Bridge) is an international railway bridge connecting the United States-Mexico border cities of Presidio, Texas and Ojinaga, Chihuahua. It crosses the Rio Grande (Río Bravo) approximately 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) downstream of the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge. Returning to service awaits completion of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility.
Coordinates29°32′35″N 104°22′40″W
CrossesRio Grande (Río Bravo)
LocalePresidio, Texas
Ojinaga, Chihuahua
Ojinaga, Chihuahua
Othername(s)Presidio Rail Bridge
Puente Ferro Carril Ojinaga
Puente Ferro Carril Ojinaga
Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°32′35″N 104°22′40″W |
| Crosses | Rio Grande (Río Bravo) |
| Locale | Presidio, Texas Ojinaga, Chihuahua |
| Other name(s) | Presidio Rail Bridge Puente Ferro Carril Ojinaga |
Preceded by | Ojinaga–Presidio International Bridge |
Followed by | La Linda International Bridge (closed) |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 795 ft. (242 m) |
| Width | 21 ft. (6.5 m) |
Rail characteristics | |
| No. of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge | |
History
Ownership
It is owned by the Mexican government and the Texas Department of Transportation. It is privately operated under a lease by Ferromex subsidiary Texas Pacifico Transportation.[4]
See also
- List of crossings of the Rio Grande
- Presidio–Ojinaga International Bridge: The road bridge that lies nearby upstream.
- List of international bridges in North America
