US Bridges

US 77 SB over SH 48 (boca Chica Blvd)

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 2.10 MI SE of FM 802 · Structure no. 210310003916383

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over SH 48 (boca Chica Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over SH 48 (boca Chica Blvd) in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 33,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,050 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesSH 48 (boca Chica Blvd)
Location2.10 MI SE of FM 802
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.92228, -97.49082
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 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,680 (2023)
Projected traffic55,050 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 SH 48 (boca Chica Blvd) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over SH 48 (boca Chica 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 SH 48 (boca Chica Blvd) carry?

About 33,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over SH 48 (boca Chica Blvd)?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over SH 48 (boca Chica Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.