SH 35 WB over San Bernard River
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 2.35 MI SW of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200017902052
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,039 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,922
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 WB over San Bernard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 WB over San Bernard 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 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 7,922 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2033. The structure is 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long and 46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 WB over San Bernard 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 San Bernard 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 WB over San Bernard River carry?
About 7,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 WB over San Bernard River?
The structure is 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 WB over San Bernard River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.