SH 35 NB over Colorado River
PoorMatagorda County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580017904059
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,036 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,234
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 NB over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 NB over Colorado River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,706 by 2042. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 42 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 NB over Colorado River 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 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 NB over Colorado River carry?
About 7,234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 NB over Colorado River?
The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 NB over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.