US Bridges

SH 35 SB over FM 136

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of HWY 361 · Structure no. 162050018006080

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 SB over FM 136 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 SB over FM 136 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,240 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 35 SB
CrossesFM 136
Location0.9 MI N of HWY 361
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.92682, -97.26867
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2013)
Projected traffic10,240 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over FM 136 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 SB over FM 136 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 SB over FM 136 carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 SB over FM 136?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 SB over FM 136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.