US Bridges

Winding Way DR over US 281

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,455
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Way DR over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Way DR over US 281 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinding Way DR
CrossesUS 281
Location2.7 MI S of Lp 1604
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57631, -98.47824
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,455 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Winding Way DR over US 281 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Way 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Winding Way DR over US 281 carry?

About 2,455 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Winding Way DR over US 281?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Way DR over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.