US Bridges

SH 35 NB over SH 188

Fair

Aransas County, Texas · Int of US 35 & SH 188 · Structure no. 160040018004066

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 NB over SH 188 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 NB over SH 188 in Aransas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,536 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSH 35 NB
CrossesSH 188
LocationInt of US 35 & SH 188
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.96818, -97.12474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,536 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 35 NB over SH 188 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 NB over SH 188 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 NB over SH 188 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 NB over SH 188?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 NB over SH 188?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.