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Bexar County, TX · Structure #150150025304062

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.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
133K
Daily Traffic
1980
Year Built
88.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 281
Crosses Over
Bitters RD
State
Texas
County
Bexar County
Location
3.25 MI S Of Lp 1604
Year Built
1980
Reconstructed
2014
Age
46 years
Daily Traffic
132,551
Lanes
9
Length
88.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
150150025304062

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.

Location Map

3.25 MI S Of Lp 1604, Bexar County, Texas

29.564892, -98.482228

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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.

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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.