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Is SENTRI worth it at Progreso International Bridge?

At Progreso International Bridge, SENTRI saves about ~26m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~48m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 4 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 Progreso International Bridge

SENTRI
26m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~48m at the worst hour (3 PM)
Ready
8m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~32m at the worst hour (3 PM)

Every 10 crossings ≈ 4 h less in line with SENTRI.

Savings by hour

Hour SENTRI Ready
12 AM ~14m ~14m
1 AM ~12m ~12m
2 AM ~10m ~10m
3 AM ~9m ~9m
4 AM ~8m ~8m
5 AM ~11m ~11m
6 AM ~20m ~10m
7 AM ~20m ~6m
8 AM ~24m ~7m
9 AM ~31m ~5m
10 AM ~31m ~56m
11 AM ~33m ~59m
12 PM ~39m ~58m
1 PM ~40m ~3m
2 PM ~43m ~14m
3 PM ~48m ~32m
4 PM ~43m ~33m
5 PM ~42m ~1m
6 PM ~35m ~8m
7 PM ~29m ~57m
8 PM ~21m ~16m
9 PM ~20m ~18m
10 PM ~23m ~21m
11 PM ~18m ~16m

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 Progreso International Bridge?
About ~26m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~48m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
Is SENTRI worth it for me?
If you cross Progreso International Bridge often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 4 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.