US Bridges

US 77 SB over FM 511

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 1732 · Structure no. 210310003908226

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,780
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over FM 511 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over FM 511 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 38 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 21,780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,920 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesFM 511
Location0.90 MI N of FM 1732
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.02927, -97.53347
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.
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 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 SB over FM 511 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 77 SB over FM 511 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over FM 511 carry?

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

How long is US 77 SB over FM 511?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over FM 511?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.