US Bridges

US 77 SB over F ST

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of FM 1479 · Structure no. 210310003907306

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,624
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over F ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over F ST 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 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 50,624 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,770 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesF ST
Location0.20 MI NW of FM 1479
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17521, -97.70233
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,624 (2023)
Projected traffic54,770 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 F ST built?

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

What condition is US 77 SB over F ST 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 SB over F ST carry?

About 50,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over F ST?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over F ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.