US Bridges

US 77 NB over SH 100

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 2.70 MI SE of FM 732 · Structure no. 210310003908389

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over SH 100 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over SH 100 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30,029 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,250 by 2031. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesSH 100
Location2.70 MI SE of FM 732
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.0809, -97.57959
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 geometry7: Better than 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,029 (2023)
Projected traffic35,250 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 100 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over SH 100 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 SH 100 carry?

About 30,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over SH 100?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over SH 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.