US 281 MAINLANES
US 281 MAINLANES in 0.80 MI S Of Bitters RD, Bexar County, Texas received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1980, the bridge carries 145K vehicles daily on US 281 MAINLANES over Salado Creek.
US 281 MAINLANES carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1980, making it 46 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. US 281 MAINLANES carries an average daily traffic count of 144,865 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Salado Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
US 281 MAINLANES is a 46-year-old bridge located 0.80 MI S Of Bitters RD in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 MAINLANES over Salado Creek with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 145K vehicles per day. Built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, the structure spans 112.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
US 281 MAINLANES has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
US 281 MAINLANES was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, making it 46 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 281 MAINLANES carries approximately 145K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 112.8 meters long and located on US 281 MAINLANES in 0.80 MI S Of Bitters RD, Bexar County, Texas.
No, US 281 MAINLANES is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
US 281 MAINLANES is located 0.80 MI S Of Bitters RD in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 MAINLANES over Salado Creek. Its coordinates are 29.554381, -98.485933. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 281 MAINLANES carries US 281 MAINLANES over Salado Creek. The bridge is 112.8 meters long and was built in 1980, with reconstruction in 2015.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.