SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 2.20 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580017904058
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,276 ft
- 42 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,925
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 8,925 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2042. The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief carry?
About 8,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief?
The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 NB over Colorado River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.