US Bridges

US 77 SB over N Floodway

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 5.20 MI NW of FM 508 · Structure no. 210310032708029

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,645 ft
105 main spans
Daily traffic
12,122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over N Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 77 SB over N Floodway 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 12,122 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2031. The structure is 2,645 ft (806.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesN Floodway
Location5.20 MI NW of FM 508
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31479, -97.77719
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans105
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,645 ft (806.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,122 (2023)
Projected traffic12,280 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 SB over N Floodway built?

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

What condition is US 77 SB over N Floodway 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 SB over N Floodway carry?

About 12,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over N Floodway?

The structure is 2,645 ft (806.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over N Floodway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.