SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 2.20 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580017904068
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,281 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,925
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8,925 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2042. The structure is 1,281 ft (390.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief carry?
About 8,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief?
The structure is 1,281 ft (390.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 SB over Colorado River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.