Whoa! Scenic! This is like Texas' version of the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge- it's a metal truss bridge that crosses the Pecos which is way, way, way far below. I like how there's a sign that says, "No Diving." Yea right. It's pretty close to Mexico. The Pecos intersects with the Rio Grande a few miles from here. It's a nice spot to get out and take a gander. It'd be nice if there was a restroom. But there's trash cans, and a bunch of graffiti and litter. It's a good place to make comments about how you're the best so-and-so this side of the Pecos! Yehaw! I've heard that Pecos Bill is from around here. It's a good spot to stop and take a gander or two, but that's about it. read more

Along the loneliness of Highway 90 outside of Comcast, TX, a bit more than a mile from the Mexico border, lies the Pecos River that the road has to cross. What crosses it? Why, the highest highway bridge in Texas, that's what! Originally built in 1923, the bridge was washed away from flood waters in 1954. It was rebuilt and now stands tall and proud. The bridge is 1,310 feet long and stands more than 270 feet above the water, which is now controlled by Lake Amistad levels. A rest area on the South side of the river and road exists, and is kept in good repair. My mother and I enjoyed sitting up there looking over the river while eating our lunch and watching the very occasional vehicle cross the river. I even got to see a road-runner up there, which is not something you see everyday (well, I don't... I just see alligators down here in Florida!) read more

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