US Bridges

SH 35 over Victoria Barge Canal

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.88 MI S of SH 185 · Structure no. 130290018001034

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
554 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Victoria Barge Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Victoria Barge Canal in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,153 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,740 by 2033. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesVictoria Barge Canal
Location0.88 MI S of SH 185
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.51895, -96.80479
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,153 (2023)
Projected traffic6,740 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 over Victoria Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Victoria Barge 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Victoria Barge Canal carry?

About 3,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Victoria Barge Canal?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Victoria Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.