US Bridges

US 59 SB over US 77

Good

Victoria County, Texas · At US 77 Interchange · Structure no. 132350008805077

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,905
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over US 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over US 77 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2033. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesUS 77
LocationAt US 77 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73019, -97.04223
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2020)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US 59 SB over US 77 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over US 77 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over US 77 carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over US 77?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over US 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.