US Bridges

FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB

Good

Nueces County, Texas · US 77 at IH 37 · Structure no. 161780037301038

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
999 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,515
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2031. The structure is 999 ft (304.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 624 Conn
CrossesUS 77 SB
LocationUS 77 at IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates27.86335, -97.62397
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length999 ft (304.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,515 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB carry?

About 13,515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB?

The structure is 999 ft (304.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 624 Conn over US 77 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.