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Guide to Crossing the US Canada Border

Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge Border Crossing

The Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge is a 1.5 mile long bridge that connects Ogdensburg, NY to Johnstown, ON in Canada. On the Canadian side, the bridge connects to Highway 16, a highway which interchanges with Highway 401 and Highway 416 that continues north to Ottawa. On the American side, the bridge connects to New York State Route 812, which connects with New York State Route 37 a few blocks from the southern end.

This border crossing tends to have short or no wait times, making it a quick option for truckers and travelers alike.

Before heading to the border, be sure to review our pages on preparing for customs and prohibited items.

Port Information for the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge

  • Hours of operation
    • US Customs: 8am to midnight
    • Canadian Customs: 24 hours a day
  • FAST Equipped.
  • The Canadian port has 4 primary inspection lanes and 2 commercial processing lanes.
  • See our page Tolls on Bridges Along the U.S. Canada Border for the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge toll.
  • Location: connects Ogdensburg NY and Johnstown Ontario on NY 812 and ON 16
U.S. Port at Ogdensburg NY
U.S. CBP Port at Ogdensburg

Wait Times at the Ogdensburg-Prescott Bridge Border Crossing

Estimated wait time to reach the inspection booth. Updated hourly.Entering the U.S. at Ogdensburg Bridge – Open 24 hrs/day
Last Update: At 4:00 am EST
11/21/2024		Entering Canada at Prescott
Last Update: 2024-11-20 11:52 EST
Personal Vehiclesno delayNo Delay
NEXUSN/A 
Ready LaneN/A 
Commercial Vehiclesno delayNo Delay
FASTN/A 

Travel Tips for the Ogdensburg-Prescott Bridge Border Crossing

  • Here is a handy link to hotels in New York state and here is another link to hotels in Ontario Province on the Canadian side of the border.
  • Road / traffic updates
    • You can call 511 or 888-GO511NY (888-465-1169) in New York to get “almost” real time road conditions information.
    • You can also get Ontario road information by phone by calling the following numbers: Provincial Call Centre: 1-800-268-4686, Toronto Area: 416-235-4686, Provincial TTY: 1-866-471-8929, Niagara Region TTY: 905-704-2426
  • Duty free shops
    • On the Canadian side of the bridge, there is a duty free shop called Johnstown Duty Free Store at 1028 Hwy 16, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0. Telephone: 613-925-1024 Toll Free: 1-888-607-5655. E-mail: [email protected].
    • On the American side of the bridge, there is a Duty Free America Shop at 104 International Bridge Approach, Ogdensburg, Telephone: (315) 393 – 0480.
  • Ogdensburg-Prescott Bridge GPS coordinates – Latitude & Longitude: 44.733307, -75.458047

Current Road Conditions in Ontario and New York

We have special pages showing all current road advisories for the state of New York and the province of Ontario near the Ogdensburg Prescott ports. These pages show problems such as roadway snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork.

OGDENSBURG WEATHER

Traffic Conditions Map for the Ogdensburg Prescott Int Bridge Crossing

To view the traffic conditions at the Ogdensburg Prescott International Bridge border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer.

Telephone Numbers for the Border Customs Offices at Ogdensburg / Prescott