US Bridges

US 77 over IH 35E

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710004804492

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over IH 35E in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,190 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77
CrossesIH 35E
Location2.5 MI S of FM 664
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49746, -96.82264
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,130 (2013)
Projected traffic14,190 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over IH 35E 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over IH 35E carry?

About 10,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over IH 35E?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.