US Bridges

US 281 NB over Redland RD

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US 281 at Redland RD · Structure no. 150150025304269

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
50,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over Redland RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,900 by 2050. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesRedland RD
LocationUS 281 at Redland RD
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62149, -98.46459
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2020)
Projected traffic74,900 by 2050
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 over Redland RD built?

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

What condition is US 281 NB 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 over Redland RD carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB 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 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over Redland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.