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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.