SH 35 over Drainage Ditch
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 1.05 MI SW of FM 2403 · Structure no. 120200017803044
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,965
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 35 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,965 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,260 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 13,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.