US Bridges

SH 35 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 6.7 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 130290018001077

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,931
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over BNSF Railroad in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,931 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,810 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location6.7 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.55769, -96.7341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,931 (2020)
Projected traffic6,810 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 35 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 5,931 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 35 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.