SH 35 over Copano Bay
GoodAransas County, Texas · SH 35 at Copano Bay · Structure no. 160040018004079
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 11,010 ft
- 85 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,538
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Copano Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Copano Bay in Aransas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,538 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2042. The structure is 11,010 ft (3,355.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over Copano Bay built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 over Copano Bay 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 over Copano Bay carry?
About 7,538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Copano Bay?
The structure is 11,010 ft (3,355.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Copano Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.