US Bridges

SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610

Good

Harris County, Texas · JCT SH 35 @ IH 45 · Structure no. 121020017801448

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,628 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,706
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,706 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,628 ft (496.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSH 35 NB Conn
CrossesIH 45 & IH 610
LocationJCT SH 35 @ IH 45
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69645, -95.29177
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,628 ft (496.2 m)
Longest span295 ft (89.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,706 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610 carry?

About 9,706 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610?

The structure is 1,628 ft (496.2 m) long with a longest span of 295 ft (89.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 NB Conn over IH 45 & IH 610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.