US Bridges

Donella North T/A over US 281

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304081

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donella North T/A over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donella North T/A over US 281 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 64,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,760 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesDonella North T/A
CrossesUS 281
Location0.90 MI S of Lp 1604
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59871, -98.47163
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,830 (2013)
Projected traffic90,760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Donella North T/A over US 281 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donella North T/A 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 Donella North T/A over US 281 carry?

About 64,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Donella North T/A over US 281?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Donella North T/A over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.