SH 35 over Brushy Bayou
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200017803046
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,016
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Brushy Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 35 over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,016 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over Brushy Bayou built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 over Brushy Bayou 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 Brushy Bayou carry?
About 9,016 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Brushy Bayou?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Brushy Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.