US Bridges

US 77 SB over FM 2826

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · US 77 at FM 2826 · Structure no. 161780010202181

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over FM 2826 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over FM 2826 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesFM 2826
LocationUS 77 at FM 2826
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74, -97.69997
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2012)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over FM 2826 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over FM 2826 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over FM 2826 carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over FM 2826?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over FM 2826?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.