US Bridges

US 77 NB on Ramp H over 14th ST

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of SH 4 · Structure no. 210310003916265

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
510 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,440
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB on Ramp H over 14th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB on Ramp H over 14th ST in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2037. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 NB on Ramp H
Crosses14th ST
Location0.25 MI NW of SH 4
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.90766, -97.48657
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 24 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,440 (2017)
Projected traffic8,480 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB on Ramp H over 14th ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB on Ramp H over 14th ST 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 on Ramp H over 14th ST carry?

About 5,440 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB on Ramp H over 14th ST?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB on Ramp H over 14th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.