US Bridges

US 277 over BNSF RR

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of FM 1235 · Structure no. 082210040706018

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 277 over BNSF RR in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 3,834 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 277
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.40 MI NE of FM 1235
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34298, -99.88471
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,834 (2023)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 277 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over BNSF RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 277 over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.