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Pecos River High Bridge

Just west of Amistad National Recreation Area in Texas, US-90 goes over the 1,310 feet long Pecos River High Bridge. It is the highest highway bridge in Texas, at 273 feet above the river when built in 1957. The Amistad Lake may fill this area at higher water levels. There is a viewpoint and picnic area on the south of the road on the east side of the river. Look for the turn to the access road about a quarter mile away from the bridge.

High Bridge Over the Pecos RiverThe Pecos River High Bridge

While the river is wide, filling the canyon upstream of the bridge, the river naturally narrows downstream. It continues a short distance before the Pecos River runs into the Rio Grande.

Pecos River in a Wide Canyon from AboveView of the Pecos River Downstream

Just out of view from this bridge is the 1944 Pecos River Railroad High Bridge. It is an older bridge, but looks similar.

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