US Bridges

US 281 NB Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US 281 / Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304088

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,908 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2030. The structure is 3,908 ft (1,191.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 281 NB Dcnw
CrossesUS 281 and Loop 1604
LocationUS 281 / Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60493, -98.46953
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+35 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,908 ft (1,191.2 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,802 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 NB Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604 carry?

About 25,802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604?

The structure is 3,908 ft (1,191.2 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB Dcnw over US 281 and Loop 1604?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.