Project: World Trade Bridge
Summary
The World Trade International Bridge was built to alleviate traffic congestion on I-35 south through Laredo, Texas since only one lane is dedicated for commercial traffic at Juarez-Lincoln.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Bridge
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
7,000
Length (mi)
0.18
Economic Distress
1.00
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
68
Population Growth Rate (%)
2.6%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
3.9%
Market Size
66,730
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
6.8667
Topography
4
Geography
Region
Southwest
State
TX
County
Webb
City
Laredo
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
Highway
Timing
Initial Study Date
1998
Post Construction Study Date
2006
Construction Start Date
1998
Construction End Date
2000
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2000
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$107,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$229,661,600
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
World Trade Bridge
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