US Bridges

SH 35 over Salt Water Canal

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of FM 524 · Structure no. 120200017903103

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,706
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Salt Water Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Salt Water Canal 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 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 13,706 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,680 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesSH 35
CrossesSalt Water Canal
Location1.4 MI NE of FM 524
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08609, -95.72807
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,706 (2023)
Projected traffic10,680 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Salt Water Canal built?

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

What condition is SH 35 over Salt Water Canal 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 Salt Water Canal carry?

About 13,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Salt Water Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SH 35 over Salt Water Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.