US Bridges

US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of FM 801 · Structure no. 210310003907044

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
301 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,551
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 10,551 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,770 by 2031. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 Sbfr
CrossesArroyo Colorado
Location1.40 MI NW of FM 801
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17335, -97.70116
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,551 (2024)
Projected traffic12,770 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado carry?

About 10,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Sbfr over Arroyo Colorado?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.