US Bridges

US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Wurzbach · Structure no. 150150025304256

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB Off-Rp
CrossesUS 281 NB On-Rp
Location0.30 MI N of Wurzbach
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55813, -98.48415
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB Off-Rp over US 281 NB On-Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.