Arroyo Colorado and Rio Hondo lift bridge

                      

The Arroyo Colorado is a stream outlet of the Rio Grande River that begins over by Weslaco, Tx. It carries any excess flood water from the Rio Grande all the way to Lagun Madre. The Arroyo Colorado passes through the Estero Lano Grande Park. It is home to numerous types of fish and birds. From the trash found around the banks of the Arroyo Colorado it seems many find it to be a good fishing area. 

The Rio Hondo draw bridge is the last functioning lift bridge in the state it opened in 1953 it was important because it was the only crossing from Harlingen to Brownsville.  In order to have the Draw Bridge lifted and open for any barge or boats, the captains must call ahead 24 hours before they pass through before they get to the bridge. Before the draw bridge there used to be a swing bridge but it was replaced because it took too long to open.  That swing bridge now operates at Long Island in Port Isabel.