US Bridges

US 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · US 77/83 Interchange · Structure no. 210310003919290

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,209 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 3,209 ft (978.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77/83 S-W Conn
CrossesBu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln
LocationUS 77/83 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19194, -97.71926
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,209 ft (978.1 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln?

The structure is 3,209 ft (978.1 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 77/83 S-W Conn over Bu 83 WB SP 54 Dixieln?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.