US Bridges

US 281 NB over Tuleta DR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Hildebrand · Structure no. 150150007308139

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
730 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,829
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over Tuleta DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over Tuleta 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,829 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,160 by 2033. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesTuleta DR
Location0.25 MI S of Hildebrand
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46312, -98.47583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,829 (2023)
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 NB over Tuleta DR built?

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

What condition is US 281 NB over Tuleta DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does US 281 NB over Tuleta DR carry?

About 3,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over Tuleta DR?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over Tuleta DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.