US Bridges

SH 35 EB over San Bernard River Relief

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.3 MI SW of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200017902099

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,922
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 EB over San Bernard River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 EB over San Bernard River Relief in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,922 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2033. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 35 EB
CrossesSan Bernard River Relief
Location2.3 MI SW of SH 36
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.11678, -95.67439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,922 (2023)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB over San Bernard River Relief built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 EB over San Bernard River Relief 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 EB over San Bernard River Relief carry?

About 7,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 EB over San Bernard River Relief?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 EB over San Bernard River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.