US Bridges

US 77 SB over Spur 54

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 2994 · Structure no. 210310003907209

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,955
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Spur 54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Spur 54 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 19,955 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,400 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesSpur 54
Location1.10 MI S of FM 2994
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19541, -97.71992
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,955 (2023)
Projected traffic28,400 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US 77 SB over Spur 54 built?

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

What condition is US 77 SB over Spur 54 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 US 77 SB over Spur 54 carry?

About 19,955 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Spur 54?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Spur 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.