US Bridges

US 77 SB over FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 2.15 MI SE of SH 345 · Structure no. 210310003907376

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,880
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus 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 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 22,880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,030 by 2031. The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesFM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus
Location2.15 MI SE of SH 345
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.10919, -97.60469
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,325 ft (403.9 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,880 (2011)
Projected traffic32,030 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus built?

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

What condition is US 77 SB over FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus 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 FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus carry?

About 22,880 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus?

The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over FM 732 UPRR US 77 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.