US Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 2403 · Structure no. 120200017803063

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,965 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,260 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI S of FM 2403
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3802, -95.25791
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,965 (2023)
Projected traffic15,260 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1998, making it 27 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 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.