US Bridges

US 281 SB over Jones-Maltsberger RD

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308182

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,851
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 SB over Jones-Maltsberger RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Jones-Maltsberger RD 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 47,851 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,500 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281 SB
CrossesJones-Maltsberger RD
Location0.60 MI NW of IH 410
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52785, -98.48374
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 length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,851 (2017)
Projected traffic96,500 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 Jones-Maltsberger RD built?

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

What condition is US 281 SB over Jones-Maltsberger RD 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 Jones-Maltsberger RD carry?

About 47,851 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 281 SB over Jones-Maltsberger RD?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 SB over Jones-Maltsberger RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.