Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch
GoodCameron County, Texas · 1.50 MI NW of FM 1846 · Structure no. 210310003912030
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,251
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 79 years old, older 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 19,251 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,550 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch 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 Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 19,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 77 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.