US Bridges

US 77 NB over SH 239

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Victoria C/L · Structure no. 161960037102073

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,768
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over SH 239 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over SH 239 in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,768 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,330 by 2033. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesSH 239
Location0.8 MI S of Victoria C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.5199, -97.04557
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,768 (2019)
Projected traffic11,330 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 239 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over SH 239 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over SH 239 carry?

About 6,768 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over SH 239?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over SH 239?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.