US Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200017901075

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 35 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 15,451 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI W of SH 288
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16252, -95.45738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,451 (2023)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.