US Bridges

US 77 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor)

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of FM 1732 · Structure no. 210310003909237

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,810
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor) in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 30,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,840 by 2031. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesFM 3248 (alton Gloor)
Location2.80 MI S of FM 1732
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.97854, -97.51814
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 loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,810 (2011)
Projected traffic55,840 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 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 77 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor) 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 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor) carry?

About 30,810 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over FM 3248 (alton Gloor)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.