# Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge, United States: what it is and when to go

> Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge is a bridge in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas in United States (Laredo, Texas). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-internacional-del-ferrocarril-mexicano-de-texas/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Bridge in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas · Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 1,922 km as the crow flies
- **Run by:** Canadian Pacific Kansas City
- **Coordinates:** 27.49769, -99.51624

## What it is and where

Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge is a bridge in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas in United States (Laredo, Texas). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Laredo, Texas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/laredo/), where this site lists 8 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 27.49769, -99.51624; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,922 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=27.49769%2C-99.516243)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=27.49769%2C-99.516243)

- **Run by:** Canadian Pacific Kansas City

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 27 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 04 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 40 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 22 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 35 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 59 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 09 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 20 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 37 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 16 |

In June there are 13 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Gateway to the Americas International Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-internacional-puerta-de-las-americas/): Toll bridge · 900 m
- [Hotel La Posada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hotel-la-posada/): History · 1.1 km
- [Cathedral of San Agustin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-de-san-agustin/): Historic place in Laredo, Webb County, Texas · 1.2 km
- [Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-internacional-juarez-lincoln/): International bridge connecting Laredo, Texas, and Laredo, Tamaulipas, on the US–Mexico border · 1.4 km
- [Laredo College](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lamar-bruni-vergara-environmental-science-center/): Public college in Laredo, Texas, U.S · 1.5 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Architecture

- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City

Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge?

It is a bridge in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge?

March to October. In June there are 13 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16.

### How do you get to Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge?

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,922 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=27.49769%2C-99.516243) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Gateway to the Americas International Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-internacional-puerta-de-las-americas/), [Hotel La Posada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hotel-la-posada/), [Cathedral of San Agustin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-de-san-agustin/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1205674791), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7707855), CC0. More about Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puente_Internacional_del_Ferrocarril_Mexicano_de_Texas). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).