US Bridges

US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.18 MI N of Refugio C/L · Structure no. 132350037101069

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,696
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8,696 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,310 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 NB
CrossesSan Antonio Ri Rel #1
Location0.18 MI N of Refugio C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.53522, -97.04309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,696 (2019)
Projected traffic11,310 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1 carry?

About 8,696 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 NB over San Antonio Ri Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.