US Bridges

Isom RD over US 281

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308184

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,919
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isom RD over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Isom RD over US 281 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 4,919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesIsom RD
CrossesUS 281
Location1.05 MI NW of IH 410
RouteCity Street 7405
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53326, -98.48783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,919 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Isom RD over US 281 built?

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

What condition is Isom RD over US 281 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 Isom RD over US 281 carry?

About 4,919 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Isom RD over US 281?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Isom RD over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.