US Bridges

Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 1069 · Structure no. 162050018006059

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
635 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35 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 12,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2034. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesBus 35 SB Conn
CrossesSH 35
Location0.5 MI W of FM 1069
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.93016, -97.18395
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2014)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35 built?

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

What condition is Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35 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 Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35 carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 35 SB Conn over SH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.