US Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of FM 2403 · Structure no. 120200017803048

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,986
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 18,986 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI NE of FM 2403
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39039, -95.25176
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,986 (2023)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 18,986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.