US Bridges

Sl 480 over US 277

Good

Maverick County, Texas · At JCT US 277 & Sl 480 · Structure no. 221590030001025

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,430 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 480 over US 277 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 480 over US 277 in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2033. The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSl 480
CrossesUS 277
LocationAt JCT US 277 & Sl 480
RouteState Highway 480
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70583, -100.43183
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,430 ft (435.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2013)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sl 480 over US 277 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 480 over US 277 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 480 over US 277 carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sl 480 over US 277?

The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 480 over US 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.