US Bridges

US 281 NB over Brook Hollow DR

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304071

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,137
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over Brook Hollow DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over Brook Hollow DR 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 72,137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,710 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesBrook Hollow DR
Location2.4 MI S of Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58041, -98.47674
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,137 (2017)
Projected traffic89,710 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB over Brook Hollow DR built?

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

What condition is US 281 NB over Brook Hollow DR 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 US 281 NB over Brook Hollow DR carry?

About 72,137 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over Brook Hollow DR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over Brook Hollow DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.