US Bridges

US 281 SB over Mulberry DR

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of Hildebrand · Structure no. 150150007308120

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 SB over Mulberry DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Mulberry DR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 77,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,160 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281 SB
CrossesMulberry DR
Location0.80 MI S of Hildebrand
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45685, -98.48183
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,970 (2013)
Projected traffic109,160 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 281 SB over Mulberry DR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 SB over Mulberry DR 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 281 SB over Mulberry DR carry?

About 77,970 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 281 SB over Mulberry DR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 SB over Mulberry DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.