US Bridges

US 77 SB over FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of FM 801 · Structure no. 210310003907308

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
609 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,624
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado 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 50,624 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,840 by 2031. The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesFM 1479/ARROYO Colorado
Location1.40 MI NW of FM 801
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17341, -97.70092
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length609 ft (185.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,624 (2023)
Projected traffic35,840 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado built?

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

What condition is US 77 SB over FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado 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 FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado carry?

About 50,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado?

The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over FM 1479/ARROYO Colorado?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.