North Turnaround over US 281
GoodBexar County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304078
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,312
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Turnaround over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Turnaround over US 281 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 14,312 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,100 by 2028. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Turnaround over US 281 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is North Turnaround 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does North Turnaround over US 281 carry?
About 14,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Turnaround over US 281?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns North Turnaround over US 281?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.