US 281 SB over Encino Rio RD
GoodBexar County, Texas · US 281 at Encino Rio RD · Structure no. 150150025304272
- 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
- 45,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Encino Rio RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Encino Rio 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,600 by 2050. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 87 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Encino Rio RD built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Encino Rio 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 SB over Encino Rio RD carry?
About 45,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Encino Rio RD?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Encino Rio RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.