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Is NEXUS worth it at Bluewater Bridge?

At Bluewater Bridge, NEXUS saves about ~14m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~21m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 2 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 Bluewater Bridge

NEXUS
14m
saved per crossing, on average
Ready
14m
saved per crossing, on average

Every 10 crossings ≈ 2 h less in line with NEXUS.

Savings by hour

Hour NEXUS Ready
12 AM ~9m ~9m
1 AM ~20m ~20m
2 AM ~20m ~20m
5 AM ~15m ~15m
6 AM ~4m ~4m
7 AM ~3m ~3m
8 AM ~4m ~5m
9 AM ~10m ~10m
10 AM ~13m ~14m
11 AM ~15m ~17m
12 PM ~18m ~19m
1 PM ~17m ~19m
2 PM ~18m ~19m
3 PM ~15m ~18m
4 PM ~17m ~18m
5 PM ~18m ~19m
6 PM ~19m ~19m
7 PM ~21m ~21m
8 PM ~14m ~14m
9 PM ~13m ~13m
10 PM ~13m ~13m
11 PM ~5m ~5m

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 NEXUS save at Bluewater Bridge?
About ~14m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~21m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
Is NEXUS worth it for me?
If you cross Bluewater Bridge often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 2 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
How do I get NEXUS?
NEXUS is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.