US Bridges

US 77 SB over 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310003916381

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,603
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 32,603 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,850 by 2031. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
Crosses6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd
Location0.60 MI S of SH 48
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.91338, -97.49085
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.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,603 (2023)
Projected traffic47,850 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd 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 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd carry?

About 32,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over 6th 7th & Mcdavitt Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.