US 281 SB over Sunset Road
GoodBexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308127
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77,350
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Sunset Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Sunset Road in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 49 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 77,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,550 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Sunset Road built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US 281 SB over Sunset Road 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 Sunset Road carry?
About 77,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Sunset Road?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Sunset Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.