US Bridges

US 77 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv)

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 2.10 MI NW of FM 732 · Structure no. 210310003907368

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,897
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv) in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 39,897 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,520 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesSH 345 (sam Houston Blv)
Location2.10 MI NW of FM 732
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.12669, -97.63647
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,897 (2023)
Projected traffic44,520 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv) carry?

About 39,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv)?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over SH 345 (sam Houston Blv)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.