US Bridges

US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 2.40 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 132350235001013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,696
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 16,696 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,540 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesGuadalupe Riv Relief #3
Location2.40 MI SW of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.83698, -97.05827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,696 (2020)
Projected traffic8,540 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3 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 US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3 carry?

About 16,696 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Guadalupe Riv Relief #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.