US Bridges

US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 5.20 MI NW of FM 508 · Structure no. 210310032708028

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 77 Efr
CrossesN Floodway Pilot Channel
Location5.20 MI NW of FM 508
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31491, -97.77675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Efr over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.