US Bridges

US 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 222330002309064

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,354
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 17,354 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,340 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUS 277
CrossesUS 277 Spur/ UPRR
Location0.1 MI S of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 277
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36788, -100.887
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,354 (2020)
Projected traffic16,340 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR carry?

About 17,354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 277 over US 277 Spur/ UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.