Stanton Street Bridge
Bridge
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The Good Neighbor International Bridge, commonly known as the Stanton Street Bridge, is an international bridge connecting the United States–Mexico border cities of El Paso, Texas, US, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, across the Rio Grande (Río Bravo).
Stanton Street Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31°44′53″N 106°28′58″W |
| Crosses | Rio Grande |
| Official name | Good Neighbor International Bridge |
| Other name | Friendship Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 880 feet (270 m) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1967 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Stanton Street Bridge | |
Description and names
The Good Neighbor International Bridge is known by multiple names. In Mexico, it is referred to as Puente Internacional Lerdo (Centro) ("Lerdo International Bridge, Center"). The bridge is also known as Puente de la Amistad ("Friendship Bridge"), Puente Río Bravo ("Rio Bravo Bridge"), and Puente Ciudad Juárez–Stanton El Paso ("Ciudad Juárez–Stanton El Paso Bridge").[1]
History
The bridge was completed in 1967 and is 880 feet (270 m) long.[2][3]
From January 26, 1999 through at least August 24, 2022, a designated commuter lane on the bridge was co-leased and operated by the United States General Services Administration and the El Paso Chamber.[4]
Border crossing
The Good Neighbor International Bridge is a five lane bridge with 3 lanes for south bound traffic. One of those lanes is a Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) northbound traffic lane.[5][6]
The U.S. side of the bridge is owned by the City of El Paso.[6]
