US 281
US 281 in 3.25 MI S Of Lp 1604, Bexar County, Texas received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1980, the bridge carries 133K vehicles daily on US 281 over Bitters RD.
US 281 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 carries an average daily traffic count of 132,551 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Bitters RD. 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 is a 46-year-old bridge located 3.25 MI S Of Lp 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 over Bitters RD with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 133K vehicles per day. Built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2014, the structure spans 88.4 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 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
US 281 has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
US 281 was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2014, making it 46 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 281 carries approximately 133K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 88.4 meters long and located on US 281 in 3.25 MI S Of Lp 1604, Bexar County, Texas.
No, US 281 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 is located 3.25 MI S Of Lp 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 over Bitters RD. Its coordinates are 29.564892, -98.482228. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 281 carries US 281 over Bitters RD. The bridge is 88.4 meters long and was built in 1980, with reconstruction in 2014.
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.