US Bridges

US 77 SB over Roberta RD

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 1.20 MI SE of SH 100 · Structure no. 210310003908233

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Roberta RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Roberta RD in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 35 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 30,029 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,550 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesRoberta RD
Location1.20 MI SE of SH 100
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.06734, -97.57038
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,029 (2023)
Projected traffic31,550 by 2035
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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over Roberta RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 77 SB over Roberta RD 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 Roberta RD carry?

About 30,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Roberta RD?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Roberta RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.