US Bridges

US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · US 77/83 Interchange · Structure no. 210310003907203

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 92,873 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,050 by 2031. The structure is 2,219 ft (676.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77/83NB-US2/83WB
CrossesUS 77 Dixieland & Tyler
LocationUS 77/83 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18788, -97.71707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,219 ft (676.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,873 (2023)
Projected traffic8,050 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler 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 2023.

How much traffic does US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler carry?

About 92,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler?

The structure is 2,219 ft (676.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US77/83NB-US2/83WB over US 77 Dixieland & Tyler?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.