SH 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200017808008
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 90 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,810 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is SH 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou carry?
About 17,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35C Bus over Mustang Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.