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US 77 SB over E. Caesar Ave.

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 425 · Structure no. 161370010204177

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,784
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over E. Caesar Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over E. Caesar Ave. in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,784 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,210 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesE. Caesar Ave.
Location0.6 MI N of FM 425
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50698, -97.84076
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,784 (2020)
Projected traffic15,210 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over E. Caesar Ave. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over E. Caesar Ave. 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over E. Caesar Ave. carry?

About 9,784 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over E. Caesar Ave.?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over E. Caesar Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.