SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 3.50 MI SW of FM 2917 · Structure no. 120200017803029
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,032
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 9,032 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,650 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway carry?
About 9,032 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.