US Bridges

US 77 over US 87 and UPRR

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.75 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 132350235001079

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,591
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over US 87 and UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over US 87 and UPRR in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,591 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,810 by 2033. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77
CrossesUS 87 and UPRR
Location1.75 MI W of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85709, -97.0253
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,591 (2020)
Projected traffic11,810 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over US 87 and UPRR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over US 87 and UPRR 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 over US 87 and UPRR carry?

About 11,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over US 87 and UPRR?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over US 87 and UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.