US Bridges

Bus 77 NB over UP RR

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Bu 59T · Structure no. 132350037101001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 77 NB over UP RR is a steel other carrying Bus 77 NB over UP RR in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 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 6 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 77 NB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.10 MI S of Bu 59T
RouteState Highway 77
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78088, -97.04845
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2013)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bus 77 NB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Bus 77 NB over UP 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bus 77 NB over UP RR carry?

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

How long is Bus 77 NB over UP RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 77 NB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.