US Bridges

SH 35 NB over Protection Levee Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200017901110

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,726
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 NB over Protection Levee Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 NB over Protection Levee Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,726 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,580 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35 NB
CrossesProtection Levee Ditch
Location0.50 MI W of SH 288
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16139, -95.46156
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,726 (2023)
Projected traffic13,580 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Protection Levee Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 NB over Protection Levee 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 NB over Protection Levee Ditch carry?

About 7,726 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 NB over Protection Levee Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 NB over Protection Levee Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.