US Bridges

Loop 1604 over US 281

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US 281 @ Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150007302249

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 1604 over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 1604 over US 281 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoop 1604
CrossesUS 281
LocationUS 281 @ Loop 1604
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21978, -98.4776
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,180 (2013)
Projected traffic10,050 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 1604 over US 281 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 1604 over US 281 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Loop 1604 over US 281 carry?

About 7,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Loop 1604 over US 281?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 1604 over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.