US Bridges

US 77 NB over SH 44 WB

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of E Main Ave · Structure no. 161780037310118

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,830
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over SH 44 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over SH 44 WB in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,830 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,310 by 2030. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesSH 44 WB
Location0.3 MI N of E Main Ave
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79248, -97.65385
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2020)
Projected traffic12,310 by 2030
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NB over SH 44 WB built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over SH 44 WB 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over SH 44 WB carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over SH 44 WB?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over SH 44 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.