FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 77 NBFR

Carrying US 77 NBFR over RESACA DE LOS FRESNOS

0.50 MI NW OF FM 2520, Cameron, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 77 NBFR

The US 77 NBFR bridge in Cameron, Texas carries US 77 NBFR over RESACA DE LOS FRESNOS. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.2 meters (132 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,960 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 77 NBFR compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Texas bridges
355
Bridges in Cameron · 2 in Poor condition
US 77 NBFR 40.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
40.2 m (132 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,960 vehicles/day
Structure Number
210310003907375

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 77 NBFR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 77 NBFR against other structures in Cameron and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 77 NBFR?

US 77 NBFR in Cameron, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 77 NBFR inspected?

US 77 NBFR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,960 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 77 NBFR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 77 NBFR?

US 77 NBFR has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 77 NBFR?

US 77 NBFR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 77 NBFR and does age affect safety?

US 77 NBFR was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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