US Bridges

Bus 77 over UP RR

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Bu 59T · Structure no. 132350037101054

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

About this bridge

Bus 77 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 77 over UP RR 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 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus 77
CrossesUP RR
Location0.10 MI S of Bu 59T
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78075, -97.04879
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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
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 over UP RR built?

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

What condition is Bus 77 over UP RR 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 Bus 77 over UP RR carry?

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

How long is Bus 77 over UP RR?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 77 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.