US 77 NB over Escondido Creek
GoodKleberg County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 1717 · Structure no. 161370010204068
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,844
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 NB over Escondido Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over Escondido Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8,844 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 NB over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 77 NB over Escondido Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 NB over Escondido Creek carry?
About 8,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 77 NB over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 NB over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.