SH 35 over UP RR
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580017906066
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 352 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,795
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over UP RR in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,795 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,113 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over UP RR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 over UP RR 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 over UP RR carry?
About 5,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over UP RR?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.