US Bridges

SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 3.78 MI SW of TX-188 · Structure no. 162050018006083

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
840 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,349 by 2042. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 35 Sbml
CrossesOak Lane
Location3.78 MI SW of TX-188
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.92373, -97.15973
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,119 (2023)
Projected traffic21,349 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane carry?

About 11,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 Sbml over Oak Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.