US Bridges

US 77 SB over Price RD

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310003916385

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,320
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Price RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Price RD in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,980 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesPrice RD
Location1.10 MI NW of SH 48
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates25.93589, -97.49772
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 length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,320 (2017)
Projected traffic58,980 by 2037
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 Price RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Price RD 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 Price RD carry?

About 29,320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Price RD?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Price RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.