US Bridges

US 377 over Colorado River

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.00 MI N of Mculloch Cl · Structure no. 230250012801035

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
561 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 377 over Colorado River in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,341 by 2038. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesColorado River
Location0.00 MI N of Mculloch Cl
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46806, -99.16117
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2020)
Projected traffic2,341 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 377 over Colorado River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Colorado River carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Colorado River?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.