SH 35 over Chocolate Bayou

Fair Condition89 years old12,487 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
Location0.50 Mi SW Of FM 2917
CarriesSH 35
CrossesChocolate Bayou
Coordinates29.33590, -95.28458

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length241.5 ft (73.6 m)
Max Span34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Width46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Deck Area1052.5 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,487 (2024)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number120200017803023

Nearby Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch 0.7 mi Fair CR 192 over Drainage Ditch 1.0 mi Good FM 2917 over Drainage Ditch 1.3 mi Fair CR 172 over Chocolate Bayou 1.4 mi Good CR 191 over Drainage Ditch 1.4 mi Good CR 197 over Drainage Ditch 2.3 mi Fair CR 171 over Chocolate Bayou 2.5 mi Fair CR 169 over New Bayou 2.7 mi Good CR 172 over Drainage Ditch 2.7 mi Fair SH 35 over Choc. Bayou Waterway 2.9 mi Good