US Bridges

US 281 NB Ent Ramp over Redland RD

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Bexar County, Texas · US 281 at Redland RD · Structure no. 150150025304268

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB Ent Ramp over Redland RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB Ent Ramp over Redland RD 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2050. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB Ent Ramp
CrossesRedland RD
LocationUS 281 at Redland RD
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62144, -98.46442
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2050
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ent Ramp over Redland RD built?

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

What condition is US 281 NB Ent Ramp over Redland RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 281 NB Ent Ramp over Redland RD carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB Ent Ramp over Redland RD?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB Ent Ramp over Redland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.