SH 35 SB over Colorado River
PoorMatagorda County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580017904069
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,036 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,639
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 SB over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 SB over Colorado River 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 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 10,639 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,895 by 2040. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SB over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 SB 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 35 SB over Colorado River carry?
About 10,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 SB over Colorado River?
The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 SB over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.