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Bridge Driving Practical

Cameron County Runs Three Bridges Into Mexico

Crossing into Mexico from Cameron County is not one choice but three. The county bridge system runs Veterans, Gateway, and Free Trade, and each crossing serves a different mix of local drivers, pedestrians, tourists, and freight.

The bridge site keeps the practical pieces in one place: bridge pages, toll rates by class, wait-time links, and the AVI tag program. The AVI tag is a windshield sticker tied to a prepaid account, so tolls are deducted automatically.

Pick the bridge before you leave, especially if you are walking, hauling freight, or trying to avoid the thickest lines. Border traffic can swing by hour and by holiday.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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