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Bexar County, TX · Structure #150150025304056

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.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
145K
Daily Traffic
1980
Year Built
112.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 281 MAINLANES
Crosses Over
Salado Creek
State
Texas
County
Bexar County
Location
0.80 MI S Of Bitters RD
Year Built
1980
Reconstructed
2015
Age
46 years
Daily Traffic
144,865
Lanes
9
Length
112.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
150150025304056

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

0.80 MI S Of Bitters RD, Bexar County, Texas

29.554381, -98.485933

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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.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.