US Bridges

SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 136 · Structure no. 162050018006051

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
723 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2033. The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35 NB
CrossesSH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR
Location0.9 MI S of FM 136
RouteState Highway 35
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.91696, -97.28046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length723 ft (220.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,770 (2013)
Projected traffic12,280 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR carry?

About 8,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR?

The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 NB over SH 361 WB SP 202 SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.