US Bridges

South Terminal DR over US 281

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308260

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Terminal DR over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Terminal DR over US 281 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesSouth Terminal DR
CrossesUS 281
Location0.30 MI N of IH 410
RouteCity Street 3920
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52439, -98.48113
Functional classUrban Local

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 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, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 South Terminal DR over US 281 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Terminal DR over US 281 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 South Terminal DR over US 281 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is South Terminal DR over US 281?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns South Terminal DR over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.