Baudette–Rainy River Border Crossing

The Baudette–Rainy River Border Crossing connects the cities of Baudette, Minnesota and Rainy River, Ontario at the Baudette–Rainy River International Bridge. The Port of Entry was established in 1960 when the International Bridge was completed. Prior to 1960, the cities were connected via point-to-point ferry service as well as a railroad bridge.

Baudette–Rainy River Border Crossing
US-Canada Border at the Baudette–Rainy River International Bridge
Location
CountryUnited States; Canada
Location
Coordinates48°43′09″N 94°35′26″W / 48.719110°N 94.590462°W / 48.719110; -94.590462
Details
Opened1960
US Phone(218) 634-2803
Canadian Phone(807) 852-3341
HoursOpen 24 hours
Website
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/baudette

Both the US and Canada border stations are open 24 hours per day. The Canada border station at Rainy River was rebuilt in 1991, and features a tall canopy that accommodates larger trucks than those that can fit beneath the bridge structure (14' 8"). The height limitations restrict the size of the trucks than can cross the border at this location. A replacement bridge was completed and opened to traffic in October 2020.[1]

The US border station at Baudette was rebuilt in 1997.

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References

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  1. ^ "Baudette / Rainy River International Bridge Replacement". Minnesota Department of Transportation. Retrieved December 19, 2021.