US Bridges

US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US281 @ IH410 Interchange · Structure no. 150150007308002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,797 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 17,065 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,822 by 2042. The structure is 1,797 ft (547.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS281NB Conn 410WB
CrossesIH410 and US281
LocationUS281 @ IH410 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51783, -98.47812
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,797 ft (547.7 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,065 (2023)
Projected traffic23,822 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281 carry?

About 17,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281?

The structure is 1,797 ft (547.7 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US281NB Conn 410WB over IH410 and US281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.