US Bridges

US 77 Sbml over FM 3354

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780010203209

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Sbml over FM 3354 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 Sbml over FM 3354 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,912 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,676 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77 Sbml
CrossesFM 3354
Location2.0 MI SW of FM 665
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.62154, -97.77667
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 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 traffic6,912 (2022)
Projected traffic9,676 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Sbml over FM 3354 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 Sbml over FM 3354 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 Sbml over FM 3354 carry?

About 6,912 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Sbml over FM 3354?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Sbml over FM 3354?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.