US Bridges

Sl 79 over US 277

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 222330016007078

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 79 over US 277 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 79 over US 277 in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSl 79
CrossesUS 277
Location0.6 MI E of US 90
RouteState Highway 79
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44441, -100.90913
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2013)
Projected traffic510 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sl 79 over US 277 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 79 over US 277 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 Sl 79 over US 277 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sl 79 over US 277?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 79 over US 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.