US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek
FairBexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of Bitters RD · Structure no. 150150025304056
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 144,865
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 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 144,865 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,820 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek carry?
About 144,865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 Mainlanes over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.