FAQ · New York
Whirlpool Bridge border crossing: frequently asked questions
12 questions travellers ask about Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only), answered from CBP and CBSA sources.
Answers specific to Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only), each drawn from an official source with the date we read it. For a figure that changes, such as the current wait, use the live panel.
What are the hours at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
The U.S. CBP wait-time feed publishes 7 am-11 pm for Buffalo/Niagara Falls. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) open 24 hours?
Not per the sources we read: 7 am-11 pm. Source: official source, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBP port code for Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
0901. The wait-time feed numbers this crossing 090103. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
What is the address of the U.S. port of entry at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
726 Exchange Street Suite 400 Buffalo, NY 14210 United States; phone +1 716-843-8521. This is the port-level address and a port can contain several crossings. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
How is the wait measured at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
The CBP feed lists the measurement type as: passenger Manual, commercial Manual, pedestrian Manual. CBP does not define these terms on the pages we read, so we show them as published. Source: CBP Border Wait Times XML feed, read 2026-10-20.
Does Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) have a NEXUS or SENTRI lane?
The CBP feed carries a NEXUS / SENTRI passenger figure for this port (status when read: Update Pending). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
How many passenger lanes does Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) have?
The CBP feed lists a maximum of 2 passenger-vehicle lanes. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is there a pedestrian lane at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
The CBP feed carries pedestrian lane data for this port (status when read: Update Pending). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Can trucks use Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
The CBP feed lists commercial-vehicle lanes (maximum N/A; FAST status when read: Update Pending). See the guide on commercial trucks. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a U.S. citizen need at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
Valid U.S. Passport; Passport Card; Enhanced Driver's License; Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST). U.S. and Canadian citizen children under 16 (or under 19 if travelling with a school, religious or other youth group) need only present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. Source: CBP Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, read 2026-10-20.
How much can I bring back duty-free into the U.S. through Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
A returning U.S. resident who has remained outside U.S. territory for at least 48 hours is eligible for the $800 duty-free personal exemption. CBP's page states the $800 exemption can be used once every 31 days. The 48 hours are computed exactly (19 CFR 148.35). Source: CBP, read 2026-10-20.
How often is the wait time updated?
Each border location updates its estimated wait times hourly Source: CBP, Border Wait Times RSS channel description, read 2026-10-20.