US Bridges

US 281 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 1604

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Bexar County, Texas · US 281 at Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304267

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,019 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 1604 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 1604 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 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 281 Eb-Nb Conn
CrossesUS 281 & Lp 1604
LocationUS 281 at Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60927, -98.46872
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,019 ft (310.6 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2050
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 1604 built?

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

What condition is US 281 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 1604 carry?

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

How long is US 281 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 1604?

The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 Eb-Nb Conn over US 281 & Lp 1604?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.