US Bridges

Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of San Pat C/L · Structure no. 161780007406194

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,013
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,013 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRedbird Lane
CrossesIH 37 & US 77
Location2.0 MI S of San Pat C/L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.86733, -97.62303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77 carry?

About 2,013 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Redbird Lane over IH 37 & US 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.