SH 35 WB over Brazos River
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 3.10 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200017902050
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 587 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,462
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 WB over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 WB over Brazos River in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 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 5 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 8,462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2033. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 WB over Brazos River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SH 35 WB over Brazos River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 WB over Brazos River carry?
About 8,462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 WB over Brazos River?
The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 WB over Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.