US Bridges

US 77 SB over Raymondville Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 186 · Structure no. 212450032710069

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,385
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Raymondville Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Raymondville Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,385 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,130 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesRaymondville Drain
Location0.75 MI N of SH 186
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates26.49302, -97.77008
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,385 (2019)
Projected traffic7,130 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SB over Raymondville Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Raymondville Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over Raymondville Drain carry?

About 5,385 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Raymondville Drain?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Raymondville Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.