US Bridges

SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017801059

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,499 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,898 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35 SB (teleph.)
CrossesSims Bayou
Location1.60 MI S of IH 610
RouteState Highway 35
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67403, -95.28932
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,499 (2023)
Projected traffic18,898 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou carry?

About 13,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 SB (teleph.) over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.