US 281
US 281 in 0.20 MI S Of Bitters RD, Bexar County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1980, the bridge carries 145K vehicles daily on US 281 over Drain. It is classified as structurally deficient.
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 is a 46-year-old bridge located 0.20 MI S Of Bitters RD in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 over Drain with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 145K vehicles per day. Built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, the structure spans 9.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
US 281 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
US 281 was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, making it 46 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 281 carries approximately 145K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 9.4 meters long and located on US 281 in 0.20 MI S Of Bitters RD, Bexar County, Texas.
Yes, US 281 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
US 281 is located 0.20 MI S Of Bitters RD in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 over Drain. Its coordinates are 29.561603, -98.483383. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 281 carries US 281 over Drain. The bridge is 9.4 meters long and was built in 1980, with reconstruction in 2013.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.