US Bridges

US 77 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.9 MI NE of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780010216217

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,663
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 21,663 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,328 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77 Nbml
CrossesBu 77 North Connector
Location1.9 MI NE of FM 665
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69928, -97.73166
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,663 (2020)
Projected traffic30,328 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 77 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector 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 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector carry?

About 21,663 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 77 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 Nbml over Bu 77 North Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.