US Bridges

FM 3377 over IH 37

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.8 MI NW of SH 359 · Structure no. 162050007403130

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3377 over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3377 over IH 37 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 3377
CrossesIH 37
Location1.8 MI NW of SH 359
RouteState Highway 3377
StateTexas
Coordinates28.13446, -97.83539
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3377 over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3377 over IH 37 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3377 over IH 37 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 3377 over IH 37?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3377 over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.