US Bridges

US 77 SB over SH 111

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · At JCT US 77 SH 111 · Structure no. 131430037001003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,055
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over SH 111 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over SH 111 in Lavaca 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesSH 111
LocationAt JCT US 77 SH 111
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19571, -96.98336
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,055 (2020)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over SH 111 built?

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

What condition is US 77 SB over SH 111 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over SH 111 carry?

About 3,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over SH 111?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over SH 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.