US Bridges

US 281 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US 281 at Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304264

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
1,391 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 281 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2050. The structure is 1,391 ft (424 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS 281 Sbwb Conn
CrossesUS281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr
LocationUS 281 at Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61015, -98.46901
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,391 ft (424 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2050
Trucks1%
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 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 281 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr?

The structure is 1,391 ft (424 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 Sbwb Conn over US281 Sbfr & LP1604 Wbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.