Jordan River Crossing

The Jordan River Crossing (Hebrew: מסוף נהר ירדן, Arabic: معبر نهر الأردن) or Sheikh Hussein Bridge is the northern international border crossing between Jordan and Israel. It is located between Irbid, in Jordan, and Beit She'an, in Israel.

Sheikh Hussein Bridge
מסוף נהר ירדן
معبر نهر الأردن
Coordinates32°29′49″N 35°34′32″E
CarriesPedestrians, Vehicles, Containers
CrossesJordan River
Locale Beit She'an, Israel
Irbid, Jordan
Official nameSheikh Hussein Bridge
מסוף נהר ירדן
معبر نهر الأردن
Maintained byHashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Israel Airports Authority
Websitewww.iaa.gov.il/en-US/borders/NeharYarden/Pages/default.aspx
History
OpenedNovember 1994
Statistics
Daily traffic1,044 pedestrians in 2005
103 vehicles in 2005
TollJD10.00 (Outbound Jordan)
101.00 (Outbound Israel)
Location
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