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Bexar County, TX · Structure #150150025304067

US 281

US 281 in 3.00 MI S Of Lp 1604, Bexar County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1990, the bridge carries 133K vehicles daily on US 281 over Drain. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
133K
Daily Traffic
1990
Year Built
9.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 281
Crosses Over
Drain
State
Texas
County
Bexar County
Location
3.00 MI S Of Lp 1604
Year Built
1990
Age
36 years
Daily Traffic
132,551
Lanes
14
Length
9.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
150150025304067

About This Bridge

US 281 is a 36-year-old bridge located 3.00 MI S Of Lp 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 over Drain with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 133K vehicles per day. Built in 1990, 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

3.00 MI S Of Lp 1604, Bexar County, Texas

29.568214, -98.481103

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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 1990, making it 36 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 14 traffic lanes. It is 9.4 meters long and located on US 281 in 3.00 MI S Of Lp 1604, 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 3.00 MI S Of Lp 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. The bridge carries US 281 over Drain. Its coordinates are 29.568214, -98.481103. 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 1990.

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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.