US Bridges

US 77 over FM 892

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.1 MI SW of SH 44 · Structure no. 161780010202174

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over FM 892 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over FM 892 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,600 by 2029. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesFM 892
Location1.1 MI SW of SH 44
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77555, -97.66842
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2010)
Projected traffic41,600 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 over FM 892 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over FM 892 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 over FM 892 carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over FM 892?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over FM 892?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.