US 281A over Atascosa River
PoorPosted for loadAtascosa County, Texas · 1.15 MI NW of FM 1099 · Structure no. 150070007313014
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 506 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,762
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281A over Atascosa River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 281A over Atascosa River in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,380 by 2033. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281A over Atascosa River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US 281A over Atascosa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 281A over Atascosa River carry?
About 1,762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281A over Atascosa River?
The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 281A over Atascosa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.