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Tamaulipas Texas

Is SENTRI worth it at Donna International Bridge?

At Donna International Bridge, SENTRI saves about ~38m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~43m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 6 h less in line every 10 crossings. Here's the hour-by-hour breakdown, from this crossing's own history.

How much each lane saves at Donna International Bridge

SENTRI
38m
saved per crossing, on average

Every 10 crossings ≈ 6 h less in line with SENTRI.

Savings by hour

Hour SENTRI
6 AM ~33m
7 AM ~31m
8 AM ~33m
9 AM ~35m
10 AM ~38m
11 AM ~41m
12 PM ~40m
1 PM ~41m
2 PM ~42m
3 PM ~43m
4 PM ~43m
5 PM ~40m
6 PM ~39m
7 PM ~38m
8 PM ~37m
9 PM ~34m
10 PM ~2m

Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 16 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

How much does SENTRI save at Donna International Bridge?
About ~38m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~43m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
Is SENTRI worth it for me?
If you cross Donna International Bridge often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 6 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
How do I get SENTRI?
SENTRI is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.