US Bridges

US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of FM 1479 · Structure no. 210310003907301

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,437 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,980 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesLincoln Ave
Location1.10 MI NW of FM 1479
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18224, -97.71473
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,437 (2023)
Projected traffic47,980 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave carry?

About 46,437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Lincoln Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.