US - Mexico Border Crossing - Laredo Texas
N 27° 29.971 W 099° 30.450
14R E 449872 N 3041865
Quick Description: United Stated and Mexico crossing at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 2/6/2009 6:22:18 PM
Waymark Code: WM5RBT
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Long Description:
The original bridge was constructed in the 1880s in a through truss
design, the original Laredo International Foot Bridge was destroyed
April 28, 1905 by flood resulting from a hurricane. It was repaired
and again totally destroyed by flood on September 3, 1932. The city
of Laredo and the Mexican government rebuilt the bridge to
accommodate vehicles in 1932, surviving 22 years before it was
destroyed again by flood in 1954. The current bridge was
constructed in 1954 and operational in 1956 has survived flooding
with no damage and remains operational. The city of Laredo
purchased the American side of the international bridge for
$695,000 in 1946 from a private owner.
Type Of Crossing: Country
Where is the border located?: Not listed
Welcome Center/Facilities: Not listed
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