US Bridges

Bu 77 over Bu 59T

Good

Victoria County, Texas · At JCT Bu 59T & Bu 77 · Structure no. 132350008806062

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 77 over Bu 59T is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 77 over Bu 59T in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesBu 77
CrossesBu 59T
LocationAt JCT Bu 59T & Bu 77
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78172, -97.04869
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2013)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Bu 77 over Bu 59T built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 77 over Bu 59T 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 77 over Bu 59T carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bu 77 over Bu 59T?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 77 over Bu 59T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.