US Bridges

US 77 NB over Rancho Viejo DR

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 1.20 MI NW of FM 511 · Structure no. 210310003908021

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,780
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over Rancho Viejo DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over Rancho Viejo DR in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 21,780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,920 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesRancho Viejo DR
Location1.20 MI NW of FM 511
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.04287, -97.54699
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,780 (2011)
Projected traffic31,920 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 Rancho Viejo DR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over Rancho Viejo DR 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 NB over Rancho Viejo DR carry?

About 21,780 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over Rancho Viejo DR?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over Rancho Viejo DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.