US Bridges

SH 35 over Carancahua Bay

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of SH 172 · Structure no. 131210017909062

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
2,400 ft
60 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Carancahua Bay is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Carancahua Bay in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2033. The structure is 2,400 ft (731.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesCarancahua Bay
Location1.5 MI E of SH 172
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7323, -96.43214
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans60
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,400 ft (731.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2024)
Projected traffic4,970 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 over Carancahua Bay built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Carancahua Bay 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Carancahua Bay carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Carancahua Bay?

The structure is 2,400 ft (731.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Carancahua Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.