US Bridges

US 77 SB on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek

Good

Cameron County, Texas · US 77 and SH 4 · Structure no. 210310003916268

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,744
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,744 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2037. The structure is 1,208 ft (368.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB on Ramp E
CrossesTown Resaca Creek
LocationUS 77 and SH 4
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.90318, -97.48305
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,208 ft (368.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,744 (2017)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek 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 on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek carry?

About 2,744 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek?

The structure is 1,208 ft (368.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB on Ramp E over Town Resaca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.