US Bridges

SH 35 Sbml over FM 2165

Good

Aransas County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 3036 · Structure no. 160040018004070

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,915
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 Sbml over FM 2165 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 Sbml over FM 2165 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 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 4,915 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,551 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 35 Sbml
CrossesFM 2165
Location0.8 MI SW of FM 3036
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.05331, -97.06909
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length290 ft (88.4 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 traffic4,915 (2022)
Projected traffic8,551 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Sbml over FM 2165 built?

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

What condition is SH 35 Sbml over FM 2165 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 Sbml over FM 2165 carry?

About 4,915 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 Sbml over FM 2165?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 Sbml over FM 2165?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.