US Bridges

SH 35 NB over FM 1069

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of Bus 35 · Structure no. 162050018006060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 NB over FM 1069 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 NB over FM 1069 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 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,780 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 35 NB
CrossesFM 1069
Location0.25 MI NE of Bus 35
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.92706, -97.17506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2011)
Projected traffic17,780 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SH 35 NB over FM 1069 built?

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

What condition is SH 35 NB over FM 1069 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 35 NB over FM 1069 carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 NB over FM 1069?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 NB over FM 1069?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.